average
noun
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean.
has averaged
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present perfectof average (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since joining Rangers, he has averaged a goal every 189 minutes.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Since 2020, the river flow has averaged 32% less than in the 20th century.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Since 2018, revenue has averaged about 17% of GDP, roughly the historical norm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
For context, inflation has averaged 4.2% over the past five years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
H. S. Corrigan has averaged at least 30 bushels of spring wheat per acre, 40 bushels of barley, and 60 bushels of oats.
From Canada West by Canada. Dept. of the interior
