arithmetic mean

Definition

The measure of central tendency of a set of values computed by dividing the sum of the values by their number.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonym: average (often synonymous when not otherwise specified, but see the usage note)"
• "The arithmetic mean of 3, 6, 2, 3 and 6 is (3#43;6#43;2#43;3#43;6)#92;div 5#61;4."