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average

[/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/]
noun/adjective/verbpl: averages
média
1. (noun) A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values
The average of 2, 4, and 6 is 4.
A média de 2, 4 e 6 é 4.
2. (adjective) Of a level, standard, or quality considered to be normal or ordinary; not exceptional
He is an average student with good potential.
Ele é um aluno médio com bom potencial.
3. (verb) To calculate the mean of a set of numbers
If you average these test scores, you'll get 85.
Se você calcular a média dessas notas, obterá 85.
4. (noun) A typical amount or level
The average temperature in summer is 30 degrees.
A temperatura média no verão é de 30 graus.
Synonyms
meanmedianordinarytypicalstandardnormalmiddling
Antonyms
exceptionalextraordinaryunusualextremeoutstandingsuperior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
média
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
média
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
média
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
média
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'comum' for the adjective meaning ordinary

Related Idioms & Phrases

above average - acima da média
below average - abaixo da média
on average - em média
the law of averages - a lei dos números
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