averages 1 of 2

noun

Definition of averagesnext
plural of average
as in norms
what is typical of a group, class, or series my cat's a cut above the average when it comes to being a finicky eater

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averages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of average
1
as in measures

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2
as in equalizes

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  1. norms
  2. standards
  3. equals
  4. reaches
Noun
  • This means going beyond policies and quotas, striving instead for cultural norms where differences are not only accepted but celebrated.
    Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While some leaders cling to pre-pandemic norms, citing the need for in-person collaboration, employees have tasted the flexibility of remote work and are reluctant to give it up.
    Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of norms
Noun
  • Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of standards
Verb
  • Ultimately, for any couple with an age gap to have a successful romance, both people need to see each other as equals and drown out the noise surrounding their relationship.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This happens when a couple can't see or treat each other as equals in the relationship, or when both partners don't have an equal voice in the relationship.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of equals
Verb
  • Sinatra’s Ultimate Christmas reaches the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time this week.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.
    Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of reaches
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