Durchschnittswert

average value, mean value

noun DURKH-shnits-vayrt Rare

Usage Note

Durchschnittswert is the arithmetic mean of a data set. More specific than Durchschnitt alone; used in statistics, reports, and everyday comparisons: der Durchschnittswert liegt bei 12 Euro pro Stunde.

Examples

"Der Durchschnittswert der Tagestemperaturen lag im Juli bei 28 Grad."

Natural Translation

The average daily temperature in July was 28 degrees.

Literal Translation

The average-value of the day-temperatures lay in July at 28 degrees.

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