Words / B1

AV-uh-rij/ˈævərɪdʒ/

Average as an adjective means around the usual level. The average score; an average day. As a noun it is the calculated middle: the average of 3, 5 and 7 is 5. Typical stresses “a good example”; ordinary can sound dull. On average is a useful phrase in reports.

Meaning

Typical or around the usual level; not special.

Examples

• “The average score was seventy.”
• “On average, commuters spend an hour on the road.”
• “He is of average height.”

Good to know

on average. the average + noun. Typical vs ordinary vs average.

Near in meaning

typical

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