
Average out
Numerical Context
Use 'average out' when discussing numbers, like test scores or financial figures.

Our monthly expenses average out to about $2,000.
Not an Estimate
'Average out' means the exact mean, not a rough guess.

When you total our weekly hours and average them out, we worked 38.5 hours each.
Objective Result
Using 'average out' implies a logical, mathematical process, suitable for factual contexts.

He calculated that his investments averaged out to an 8% return.
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