average up

1. (idiomatic, transitive)To calculate an average or rough figure.

2. To buy more of a product, especially more shares, at a higher price than a previous purchase, so that the average price paid for one's holding is raised.

1. His perfect score brought the class average up.

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2. After doing quality work, his average has gone up marvellously.

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3. Tom needs to bring his grade point average up if he wants to get into a good college.

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• average upTo calculate an average or rough figure.
• average outTo acquire a specified average value as more instances occur.
• average downTo buy more of a product, especially more shares, at a lower price than a previous purchase, so that the average price paid for one's holding is lowered.