average
noun
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean.
averaging
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present participleof average.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Northwestern has started the season with a 6-1 record, climbed to No. 20 in the national rankings, and is averaging 204.6 rushing yards per game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is up 107 basis points from a year ago, averaging 7.37% as of Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
So why are they averaging 3.75 goals per game outside the Premier League, as opposed to just 1.29 goals per game in it?
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Last season at James Madison, the Dukes led the nation in second-half scoring, averaging 20.9 points per game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
“Don’t even think of that. I’ve already told you, I’ve been averaging about four hours’ sleep a night.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
