Also means
on average
Usage Note
durchschnittlich means 'average' both as an adjective and adverbially ('on average'). It derives from Durchschnitt ('average'), literally a 'cut-through'.
Examples
"Er verdient durchschnittlich gut."
Natural Translation
He earns averagely well.
Literal Translation
He earns on-average well.

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