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Durchschnitt

average, mean

noun DURKH-shnit Rare

Also means

cross-section

Usage Note

Durchschnitt is the everyday average; the phrase im Durchschnitt means on average. The related adjective durchschnittlich is already common. It also denotes a cross-sectional cut. Plural Durchschnitte.

Examples

"Der Durchschnitt der Noten liegt bei zwei."

Natural Translation

The average of the grades is two.

Literal Translation

The average of-the grades lies at two.

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