Average
Noun, Verb, Adjective
UK
/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ
US
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
Definition
(n) : A typical amount or the result of dividing a total by the number of items.
(adj) : Typical, usual, or not especially good or bad.
(v) : To calculate the average of something; or to result in an average amount over time.
(adj) : Typical, usual, or not especially good or bad.
(v) : To calculate the average of something; or to result in an average amount over time.
Example
"(n) : The average was higher than we expected."
"(adj) : She is an average student, but her effort and consistency make her stand out."
"(v) : Their monthly expenses average around $500, including food and rent."
Explanation
“Average” is used in different contexts. As a noun, it refers to a calculated middle value (whe you add up numbers and divide them equally), especially in math. As an adjective, it describes something typical or ordinary—not the best or worst. As a verb, it means to calculate an average or to typically result in a certain number over time. This word appears in school, business, sports, weather reports, and everyday conversations.