Word AVERAGE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

average

🇺🇸 [ˈævərɪdʒ]

Meanings

The result obtained by adding two or more quantities together and dividing the sum by the number of quantities. It can also refer to a typical or usual quality or standard. In general, average represents a central or middle point.

Examples

• The average score in the class was 85%.
• Her performance was above average.
• On average, it rains about 10 days each month.

Synonyms

mean • standard • typical

Antonyms

exceptional • outlier • extraordinary