arithmetic means

noun

plural of arithmetic mean
as in averages

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  1. averages
  2. means
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  • The law of averages would suggest the A’s have better injury luck.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Major cities are also seeing good deals with Atlanta round-trip averages coming out to $365 and $381 for Chicago, per Kayak.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
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  • Certifying a council as fair means comparing it against every possible group of voters and every slate of candidates that group can claim.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Then, the court could determine whether the person has the means to pay, Looney said.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
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