Definitions
- Referring to something that is average or moderate in quality, quantity, or size. - Describing a person or thing that is neither exceptional nor terrible. - Talking about a level of performance or achievement that is satisfactory but not outstanding.
- Referring to a typical or usual amount, quality, or level of something. - Describing a person or thing that is not exceptional but falls within the normal range. - Talking about a statistical measure of central tendency, calculated by adding up a set of values and dividing by the number of values.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not exceptional or outstanding.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person or thing that falls within a certain range or category.
- 3Both can be used as nouns or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Middling is less common than average and may be considered more informal or colloquial.
- 2Connotation: Middling can have a slightly negative connotation, implying mediocrity or lack of excellence, while average is more neutral.
- 3Calculation: Average is a specific mathematical calculation, while middling is a more subjective assessment.
- 4Range: Average can refer to a wider range of values, while middling typically refers to a narrower range.
Remember this!
Middling and average are synonyms that describe something that is not exceptional or outstanding. However, middling is less common and may have a slightly negative connotation, while average is more neutral and has a specific mathematical calculation. Average can refer to a wider range of values and can be affected by outliers, while middling typically refers to a narrower range and is less affected by outliers.
