Average

What does average mean?

noun

1. a statistic describing the location of a distribution it set the norm for American homes
2. (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities
3. an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual he is about average in height

verb

1. amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain The number of hours I work per work averages out to 40
2. achieve or reach on average He averaged a C
3. compute the average of

adjective

1. approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value the average income in New England is below that of the nation
2. lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered average people
3. lacking exceptional quality or ability a novel of average merit

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.