average out

verb

averaged out; averaging out; averages out

: to produce a result that is even and balanced when looked at over a period of time

The irregularities averaged out over the course of the study.

Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. It all averages out in the end.

Examples of average out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The residents also projected a slick video (narrated by a British actor and viewed by Deadline) that talked about how the residents hear screams every 20 to 40 seconds, which averages out to 1,000 screams a day, 365,000 a year. — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

The total surge averages out to 1,599 apprehensions a day, and tops June's record-breaking number of 43,021 arrests by 15%. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

In theory, more rigorous restrictions might seem to average out. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2026

The average out-of-pocket cost of childbirth is $2,743, already a significant financial challenge for young families. — Jeff Levin-Scherz, STAT, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for average out

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