averaging

verb

present participle of average
1
as in measuring

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Relevance
2
as in equalizing

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for averaging
  1. measuring
  2. equalizing
  3. reaching
  4. organizing
  5. aggregating
  6. normalizing
  7. totaling
  8. equaling
Verb
  • Approval should define a business outcome, assign an accountable owner and set a baseline for measuring progress.
    — Chris Dunn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The work establishes a programmable approach to measuring, separating and controlling partially coherent light.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 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
  • Fame Ijeboi and Xavier Townsend each had one TD run, but the Boilermakers settled for field goals on four red zone trips and couldn't score on their last chance after reaching the Terrapins 11-yard line with 5 seconds left.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Project documents show the Locust Point development would include 122 townhomes, nearly 500 parking spaces and buildings reaching about 45 feet in height.
    — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of reaching
Verb
  • The Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation, which is organizing the service, is a non-profit that provides support to local law enforcement agencies and families when an officer is killed in the line of duty.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The conservative Popular Party and far-right Vox, which already govern in some parts of Spain, accuse the unions of organizing the protests to keep the current government in power.
    — Natalie Feary, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • Value goes beyond the initial solutions and comes from aggregating FDE learning centrally and over time.
    — Rex Lee, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The sample was balanced across key demographic groups—including age, gender and region to ensure broad representation before aggregating responses to highlight the top state choices.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggregating
Verb
  • Reconciling competing visions of reality depends on continuously normalizing disparate vendor inputs into a unified GTM data model, scoring source reliability, assessing recency and maintaining complete lineage tracking.
    — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu has triumphed in squashing Israeli support for Palestinian national aspirations and normalizing military confrontation with Iran.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of normalizing
Verb
  • Skattebo was the engine of the Giants’ offense, totaling 122 yards and two touchdowns against the Washington Commanders.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Lubin sank 4 of 8 shots and 7 of 9 free throws, totaling 15 points, 12 boards and three blocks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of totaling
Verb
  • Kolliniatis is now three wins away from equaling his dad, Nick, who won a state title with Sandburg in 1993.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The show won seven Olivier Awards earlier this year — including best new musical, best director for Luke Sheppard, best actor, best supporting actor and best supporting actress — equaling the record for the most wins by a musical.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of equaling
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