
Average
Mathematical Usage
Primarily used in mathematics or statistics to describe a calculated central value of a set of numbers.

To find the average, add all numbers and divide by the count.
Not Always Typical
'Average' means the numerical center, but it's not always the most common value.

Though the average salary is $50,000, most people earn less.
Precision Matters
In precise contexts, clarify which type of average: mean, median, or mode.

The report showed the median average of the data.
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