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

Creative

Scenario:

There's been mixed feedback on last week's performance. Some might argue our standards weren't met.

Response:

Perhaps, we need more innovative ideas to go beyond just an average performance.

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.