verb (gerund/present participle) / noun
fazendo média, calculando a média, nivelando
1. The process of calculating the mean or central value of a set of numbers by adding them together and dividing by how many numbers there are
Averaging the test scores, the class got 78%.
Fazendo a média das notas do teste, a turma obteve 78%.
2. Distributing or spreading something evenly over a period of time or across different instances
The company is averaging production costs across all quarters.
A empresa está nivelando os custos de produção ao longo de todos os trimestres.
3. In finance, the strategy of buying the same investment at regular intervals regardless of price (dollar-cost averaging)
Averaging down means buying more shares when the price falls.
Aumentar a média significa comprar mais ações quando o preço cai.
4. Reaching or achieving a particular level or amount on average
The sales team is averaging $50,000 per month.
O time de vendas está atingindo uma média de $50.000 por mês.
In Brazilian schools and universities, 'fazer média' is a crucial concept for students, as grades are typically averaged to determine final performance. In the USA, the term is widely used in business analytics and investment strategies, with 'dollar-cost averaging' being particularly popular among retail investors. The concept reflects cultural attitudes toward fairness and statistical thinking in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
averaging down - buying more at lower prices to reduce average cost
law of averages - the principle that outcomes will balance out over time
bringing up the average - improving overall performance
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