on average

phrase

variants or on the average

: taking the typical example of the group under consideration

Prices have increased on average by five percent. [=the average increase has been five percent]

Examples of on average in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Customers, especially younger generations who on average drink substantially less, are driving the demand. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

The top half of NBA clubs increased 26% on average, while the bottom four teams ticked up just 5% on average. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

The broad stock market has seen the largest dips, on average, during midterm years compared with any other in the presidential cycle, Detrick's data shows. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Technicians, on average, can make between $80,000 to $90,000. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026