law of averages
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'average' comes from the Middle English word 'averay', meaning 'financial loss'. The concept of the law of averages dates back to the 16th century.
مثال
- Although he lost money on a few investments, he believed in the law of averages and expected to make a profit overall.
- According to the law of averages, if you flip a coin enough times, it should land on heads roughly 50% of the time.
- The law of averages suggests that if you keep practicing, your golf game will improve.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a law affirming that in the long run probabilities will determine performance