average

Vocabulary Word

Definition

The term 'average' is used for the typical or usual amount. It can be calculated by adding a group of numbers and dividing by the total count of those numbers.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, 'average' can indicate the typical stock price over a period. A financial analyst might say, 'The average closing price for the stock this month was $45.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Your math results have fluctuated this term. It's important for us to identify the reason and develop an improvement strategy.

Response:

My goal is to improve my average grade in math to an A by next term.

Tech

Scenario:

The server's responding slower than usual today. We may need to run a diagnosis to see if there are any issues.

Response:

Across different times in the day, the server should maintain a consistent average load time.