averages
|av-er-ag-es|
B1
/ˈævərɪdʒɪz/
(average)
typical state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'average' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'avarie,' where 'avarie' meant 'damage to ship or cargo.'
Historical Evolution
'avarie' transformed into the English word 'average' through Middle English, initially referring to financial loss or damage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'damage or loss,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mean value.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing this total by the number of quantities.
The average of 4, 5, and 6 is 5.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 11:25