mean value

noun

, Mathematics.

1. the ratio of the integral of a given function over a closed interval to the length of the interval.

Example Sentences

During a heatwave, not only the air but also the ocean grows warmer -- the temperature is substantially higher than the seasonal mean value for at least five consecutive days.

From Science Daily

The highest level of particulate matter exposure recorded during the fire emergency exceeded the historic mean value by more than 14 times, the paper notes.

From Scientific American

Just because the median increased, however, doesn’t mean values of all homes rose by the same measure.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to computing the mean energy of the ground state in their set-up, the authors calculate how much the energy varies from this mean value.

From Nature

The dip from March 2018 doesn’t mean values declined across the board.

From Los Angeles Times