Meaning of the word "batting average" in English
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batting average
US /ˈbætɪŋ ˌævərɪdʒ/
UK /ˈbætɪŋ ˌævərɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
a measure of a baseball player's performance, calculated by dividing the number of hits by the number of times at bat
Example:
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His batting average improved significantly this season.
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A high batting average is a sign of a skilled hitter.
Synonym:
2.
a measure of success or effectiveness in any field of activity
Example:
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The new marketing campaign has a high batting average for converting leads.
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His batting average in negotiations is impressive.
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