Meaning of on average in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    on average

    Definitions

    1. typically

    Examples

    • « on average he watches three movies a week »

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  • « Every three days on average, I am alone on stage, facing the public. »
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  • « On average, drug prisoners spend more time in federal prison than rapists, who often get out on early release because of the overcrowding in prison caused by the Drug War. »
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  • « Going meat-free can make a huge difference. Studies show that vegetarians are, on average, 10 to 20 pounds lighter than meat-eaters and that a vegetarian diet reduces our risk of heart disease by 40 percent and adds seven or more years to our lifespan. »
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  • « But on average, I go to the gym about four or five times a week. Today, I'm so experienced in training - I'm actually listening to my body now. My body needs freedom. When I train I create serenity and I produce oxygen in my blood. It helps me to think better and relax. By training, you accentuate the problem. »
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