Below average Meaning in English
expression
biˈɫoʊ/, /bɪˈɫoʊ/ /ˈævɝɪdʒ/, /ˈævɹədʒ/, /ˈævɹɪdʒ
bi-LOH AV-er-ij
bɪlˈəʊ/ /ˈævɹɪdʒ
bi-LOH AV-rij
Definition
Describes something or someone that does not reach the typical or expected standard, often performing less well than most others.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic, work, or performance contexts. Usually describes results, scores, or abilities. Slightly formal; can sound negative or critical, so use with care. Not the same as 'bad', but implies something is not meeting the average standard.
Spanish: por debajo del promedio - inferior a la mediaPortuguese (BR): abaixo da média - inferior à médiaPortuguese (PT): abaixo da média - inferior à médiaChinese (Simplified): 低于平均水平 - 低于标准Chinese (Traditional): 低於平均水平 - 低於標準Hindi: औसत से कम - सामान्य से नीचेArabic: أقل من المتوسط - دون المعدلBengali: গড়ের নিচে - গড়ের তুলনায় কমRussian: среднего ниже - ниже среднегоJapanese: 平均以下 - 平均より低いVietnamese: dưới trung bìnhKorean: 평균 이하Turkish: ortalamanın altındaUrdu: اوسط سے کمIndonesian: di bawah rata-rata
Example Sentences
His test score was below average.
basic
This product is below average in quality.
basic
The temperature today is below average for June.
basic
My performance last month was below average, but I’m working to improve.
natural
You don’t have to worry about one below average game.
natural
His cooking is a bit below average, but at least he tries.
natural