average
noun
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean.
am averaging
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present progressiveof average (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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This shouldn’t be hard to accomplish — I live a 15-minute walk from one of the main park entrances — and yet, I am averaging more like once a month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Soon I am averaging 5min 9sec on the long runs, then 5min 3sec and 5min 2sec.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 1, 2019
