Average
(Science: statistics) a value that represents the sum of values divided by the number of values in the set. It represents or summarises the relevant features of a set of values.
Origin: M.E. Averays, loss from damage to ship or cargo, fr. It. Avaris, fr. Ar. ‘awariya, damaged goods, – damage
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