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The phrase "an average number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a typical or mean value in a set of data or a general estimation.
Example: "The survey revealed that an average number of participants attended the event each year."
Alternatives: "a typical number" or "a mean value".
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However, the school takes an average number of pupils with special needs.
Each of the last six months has an average number below it.
Each of the first six months has an average number above this.
Statistically, each mobile subscriber receives an average number of 8.29 short messages every week.
Bonnie MacPherson, a spokeswoman at Okemo, said 32 of its 117 trails were open Tuesday -- an average number.
Moreover, by combining 1H NMR and TGA results, it was determined an average number of polylactide arms of about 300.
Multiply that by 12, and you get an average number of stories produced during that time.
Several dozen charitable groups received contributions in 2014 - about an average number for the foundation.
However, remember that an average number is something spread out across everyone.
The web index is an average number calculated from lots of underlying indicators.
This is done by maintaining an average number of retries for recent packet transmissions.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com