average out

phrasal verb

averaged out; averaging out; averages out
: to produce a result that is even and balanced when looked at over a period of time
The irregularities averaged out over the course of the study.
Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. It all averages out in the end.

Examples of average out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In fact, with an average yield of 8.1% as an asset class, CEFs like ASG generate payouts that, when averaged out on a monthly basis, could cover our living costs without needing to deplete our core capital at all. Michael Foster, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 Each listing also has a percentage rating of thumbs ups – these are ratings given by actual users, averaged out to positive experiences. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 With costs averaged out, a franchise could spend a few million per year on a grass field. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Mortgages cost an average of $961, while rent averages out to $846 a month, according to the report. Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for average out 

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“Average out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/average%20out. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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