a number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, in particular the mode, median, or (most commonly) the mean, which is calculated by dividing the sum of the values in the set by their number

the proportion of over-60s is above the EU average of 19 per cent

the apportionment of financial liability resulting from loss of or damage to a ship or its cargo

amount to or achieve as an average rate or amount over a period of time; mean

annual inflation averaged 2.4 per cent