• 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

Synonyms: mean, median, mode, midpoint, centre

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

• constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts

Synonyms: mean, median, medial, middle

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