Law Of Averages (Noun)
Meaning
A law affirming that in the long run probabilities will determine performance.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The law of averages dictates that even with a poor start to the season, the team's winning streak will balance out eventually.
- He didn't study for the exam but the law of averages suggested he would still manage to pass by chance.
- According to the law of averages, she would get at least one acceptance from the multiple colleges she applied to.
- The coach relied on the law of averages to get his team back on track after a string of losses.
- Economists often use the law of averages to explain stock market trends and make predictions about future performance.