average

average definition - medical

av·er·age (ăvˈər-ĭj, ăvˈrĭj)

noun
  1. A number that typifies a set of numbers of which it is a function.
  2. See arithmetic mean.
  3. An intermediate level or degree.
adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or constituting an average.
  2. Being intermediate between extremes, as on a scale.
verb
  1. To calculate the average of.
  2. To do or have an average of.
  3. To distribute proportionately, as over a period of time.

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