# averaging

Pronunciation: say "AV-rij-ing" /ˈæv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The process of computing an average from a collection of numbers or measured values.
   - Simple: Finding the average of a group of numbers by adding them up and dividing.
   - _The averaging of monthly figures smooths out short-term spikes in sales._
   - _Repeated averaging reduces random noise in the measurements._

## Verb

2. Present participle of average. — present participle and gerund of average
   - Simple: Present participle of average. Use this when something works out to a certain amount over a period of time.
   - _The company is averaging record profits this quarter._
   - _Rainfall has been averaging well above normal this year._

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