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averaging


Meanings
  • Noun

    The process of calculating the arithmetic mean of a set of numbers.

    - "The average temperature in summer is 75 degrees Fahrenheit."
    - "To find the average of a group of numbers, add them together and divide by the count."
  • Verb

    The act of bringing various elements together and combining them to form a unified whole.

    - "The committee averaged the opinions of its members to reach a consensus."
    - "The company's financial reports provide an average of its revenue and expenses."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with averaging
ranges , changes , rearranges
Variants
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average , averaged , averages , averaging , dollar averaging , dollar cost averaging , average out , averaged out , averages out , averaging out
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'averager', meaning 'to weigh', from 'aver', meaning 'balance'.


Trivia
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  1. The average of any set of numbers is always greater than or equal to the minimum number in the set and less than or equal to the maximum number in the set.

  2. The average of the first 'n' positive integers is (n+1)/2.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mean: The arithmetic average is also known as the mean.

  2. Median: The median is another measure of central tendency, but it is not an average.

  3. Mode: The mode is the value that occurs most frequently in a dataset.


Culture
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In literature, averaging is used metaphorically to describe the blending of different elements to create a harmonious whole. In mathematics, it is a fundamental concept used to describe the central tendency of a dataset.

How to Memorize "averaging"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a set of numbers and calculating their sum. Then, divide the sum by the count to find the average.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'average' with the idea of a balance or equilibrium.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'A Very Good Student' to help remember the steps to calculate the average: Add, Verify, Get the Sum, and Divide by the count.


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