CEFR B1

averaging

verb

Meaning

Calculating the average of a set of numbers or achieving a particular amount as an average.

Examples

The athlete has been averaging 25 points per game this season.
By averaging the scores, we can get a clearer picture of overall performance.

Synonyms: calculating the mean, estimating, reaching, maintaining

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averaging (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈævərɪdʒɪŋ/

Definition

Calculating the average of a set of numbers or achieving a particular amount as an average.

Examples

The athlete has been averaging 25 points per game this season.
By averaging the scores, we can get a clearer picture of overall performance.

How to Use averaging

averaging at (prepositional phrase): To have an average value of. — "The daily attendance is averaging at 50 students."
averaging over (prepositional phrase): To calculate the average across a period or set. — "We are averaging over the last quarter to see the trend."
averaging x per y (collocation): Achieving a certain quantity for each unit of another quantity. — "The team is averaging 3 goals per match."

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