arithmetic means

noun

plural of arithmetic mean
as in averages

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  1. averages
  2. means
Noun
  • Gas mileage averages 24 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg on the highway.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The International Cat Association (TICA) said the weight of a mature male averages between 13 to 18 pounds, while a female can range between 9 and 13 pounds.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Ballistic missile attacks have increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage across Ukraine - and Patriots are the only means of shooting them down.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Creamer’s group then sued O’Keefe and Maass over the video and their means of achieving the undercover clips.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
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