averaging

verb

present participle of average
1
as in measuring

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Relevance
2
as in equalizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for averaging
  1. measuring
  2. equalizing
  3. reaching
  4. organizing
  5. aggregating
  6. normalizing
  7. totaling
  8. equaling
Verb
  • Researchers can look for this signal by measuring the average vertical direction of the positrons produced when the muons decay.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The psychologists Fredrickson and Joiner have tested this theory, measuring 138 people.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of measuring
Verb
  • The Current wasn’t long in equalizing, as Haley Hopkins tapped in a super cross from Izzy Rodriguez in the 26th minute.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The real challenge isn’t global payroll but equalizing the human experience.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of equalizing
Verb
  • Though gambling is at an all-time low, the problems generated by it are reaching new heights.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • An aerial cableway completes the journey, with passengers reaching its base by shuttle bus before taking the elevators and then a 30-minute cable car ride.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reaching
Verb
  • His campaign spent the summer ramping up fundraising, staff and organizing infrastructure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Others are organizing underground schools to fill gaps in education and collaborating closely with Afghans in exile to prepare legal action against the Taliban’s abuses.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • These approaches include molecules designed to clear these protein clumps or reduce their production, as well as molecules that can stop them from aggregating.
    — Sunil Kumar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
  • On fraud, aggregating transaction data across institutions means that a suspicious destination account flagged by one bank can protect customers at every other bank in the network.
    — Peter High, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of aggregating
Verb
  • The impasse leaves Washington treating its naval presence as a permanent fixture guaranteeing access, while Tehran treats that same presence as the primary obstacle to normalizing traffic.
    — Chloe Taylor,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Flight operations are normalizing as weather clears on Tuesday.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of normalizing
Verb
  • Undrafted rookie Deontae Lawson also made plays, totaling five tackles.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Their issues putting together effective at-bats were evident in the final two games against the Brewers, totaling three runs on 11 hits and three walks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of totaling
Verb
  • The move brings Apple to at least six sell-equivalent ratings, equalling its 2012 high, shortly after Steve Jobs died.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Once complete, the 156-acre site will host two buildings equaling 3-million-square-feet that could support up to 400 megawatts of IT capacity.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of equaling
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