moving average

noun

A weighted average that is determined for a given data point based on its value and the past values.

Meanings

nounmoving average (plural moving averages)

plural moving averages

  1. mathematicsA weighted average that is determined for a given data point based on its value and the past values.

    Synonyms: rolling average

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA weighted average that is determined for a given data point based on its value and the past values.

Translations

Czech klouzavý průměr
  • klouzavý průměrstatistical technique
Finnish liukuva keskiarvo
  • liukuva keskiarvostatistical technique
French moyenne mobile
  • moyenne mobilestatistical technique
Polish średnia krocząca, średnia ruchoma
  • średnia kroczącastatistical technique
  • średnia ruchomastatistical technique
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Chicago

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