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Meaning of batting average | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A statistical estimation of the scoring ability of a batsman, equal to the total number of runs scored divided by the number of times out.
A statistical estimation of the hitting ability of a batter, equal to the number of hits divided by the number of official at-bats. Normally expressed as a real number instead of an average despite the name.

Equivalents

Suomi osumatarkkuus

Français moyenne à la batte moyenne au bâton

日本語打率

한국어 타율

Examples

“Jones has a .279 batting average.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

batting average on balls in play batting cage batting collapse batting crease batting glove batting order

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