Word: AVERAGE
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Definition of AVERAGE
- The arithmetic mean.
"The average of 10, 20 and 24 is (10 + 20 + 24)/3 = 18."
- Any measure of central tendency, especially any mean, the median, or the mode.
- (marine) Financial loss due to damage to transported goods; compensation for damage or loss.
- To compute the average of, especially the arithmetic mean.
"If you average 10, 20 and 24, you get 18."
- Over a period of time or across members of a population, to have or generate a mean value of.
"I averaged 75% in my examinations this year."
- To divide among a number, according to a given proportion.
"to average a loss"
- Constituting or relating to the average.
"The average age of the participants was 18.5."
- Neither very good nor very bad; rated somewhere in the middle of all others in the same category.
"I soon found I was only an average chess player."
- Typical.
"The average family will not need the more expensive features of this product."
- The service that a tenant owed his lord, to be done by the animals of the tenant, such as the transportation of wheat, turf, etc.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "average", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "average" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVERAGE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AVERAGE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AVERAGE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AVERAGE:
- # the average effect
- # master of average
- # playing with average
- # in terms of average
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