average
US
/ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
UK
/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
Meaning
Usual or typical, and neither especially high nor especially low compared with others.
औसत या सामान्य स्तर का—न बहुत ज़्यादा, न बहुत कम।
Examples
“The average rent for a one-bedroom flat has risen this year.”
“Her exam result was average, but she was pleased with it.”
“Our team averaged 82 points per game last season.”
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Not natural: The average of students in our class is 18.
Better: The average age of students in our class is 18.
Name what is being measured, such as age or score, after “average.”
“Average” के बाद बताइए कि किस चीज़ का औसत है, जैसे उम्र या अंक।
Not natural: I go to the gym average twice a week.
Better: I go to the gym twice a week on average.
Use the fixed expression “on average” to describe a usual frequency or amount.
किसी काम की सामान्य आवृत्ति या मात्रा बताने के लिए “on average” कहें।
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Learner tip
“Average” can sound neutral or slightly negative when describing a person's ability; it does not automatically mean bad.
किसी की क्षमता के लिए “average” तटस्थ या थोड़ा नकारात्मक लग सकता है; इसका मतलब अपने-आप “खराब” नहीं होता।