on average
The phrase 'on average' is commonly used to describe a typical value or outcome derived from a set of data.
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Definition
B2Statistics
(technical, academic)A measure representing the central value in a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the total sum by the number of values.
Example
- The test scores on average were 75 out of 100.
B1General
(common)Typically or usually, based on general data or observation.
Example
- On average, people spend about two hours a day on social media.
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