on average
Definition
- Adverb:
- Typically, usually, as a general rule: Used to indicate what is typical or usual when considering the mean or typical amount, rate, or value over a period or across a group. It expresses a statistical or general norm.
Usage
- The phrase "on average" is used to state a typical or mean figure that summarizes a set of data or a general tendency. It is often placed at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
- It modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses to indicate a general trend rather than a specific instance.
Examples
- Adverb:
- On average, he watches three movies a week. (This is his typical weekly habit.)
- The company receives, on average, fifty calls per hour. (This is the typical hourly rate.)
- Temperatures in July are on average higher than in January. (This compares the typical mean temperatures.)
Advanced Usage
- "Taken on average": Used for emphasis when considering the mean value.
- Taken on average, the results show a clear improvement.
- "When averaged" or "averaging": Similar phrases indicating the calculation of a mean.
- Averaging the scores gives us a final grade.
Variants and Related Words
- Average (noun/adj/verb): The mean value; typical; to calculate the mean.
- The average temperature was 22°C.
- We need to average the data from all sensors.
- Typically (adv): In most cases; usually.
- Generally (adv): In a general sense; usually.
- Usually (adv): Under normal conditions; regularly.
Synonyms
- Typically
- Usually
- Generally
- Normally
- As a rule
Related Phrases
- By and large: For the most part; on the whole.
- By and large, the project was a success.
- More often than not: Usually; happening more than 50% of the time.
- More often than not, she takes the bus to work.
- On the whole: Considering everything; in general.
- On the whole, I agree with your assessment.
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