Averaging

/ˈævərɪdʒɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The calculation of a mean value from a set of figures or data, often used in legal contexts like damages assessment or financial reporting.
    The averaging of damages was necessary to determine fair compensation.

Commentary

In legal drafting, specify the method of averaging when relevant to avoid ambiguity in calculations or assessments.

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