average out to
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: to be equal to (a specified average amount) over a period of time
The gain averaged out to 20 percent.
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Domokos’ mathematics had predicted that rock shards should average out to cubes.
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Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2020
And if those moments average out to something commendable, that’s great!
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2021
For example, Fidelity—the largest DAF sponsor—has no minimum for individuals opening a charitable account, and says that its annual fees average out to about 1% of the balance.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2022
The increase in testing supply is welcome but should be considered just a start; 500 million tests average out to less than two tests per person.
—Richard E. Besser, CNN, 6 Jan. 2022
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Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2020
And if those moments average out to something commendable, that’s great!
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2021
For example, Fidelity—the largest DAF sponsor—has no minimum for individuals opening a charitable account, and says that its annual fees average out to about 1% of the balance.
—Maria Aspan, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2022
The increase in testing supply is welcome but should be considered just a start; 500 million tests average out to less than two tests per person.
—Richard E. Besser, CNN, 6 Jan. 2022
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