Noun Phrase
/ˈdeɪli miːn/
The term "daily mean" refers to the average value of a quantity over a 24-hour period. It is commonly used in fields such as statistics, meteorology, and data analysis to summarize data collected throughout a day. The frequency of use is relatively high in both written and spoken contexts, especially within academic, scientific, and technical discussions.
La media diaria de temperatura en julio es a menudo significativamente más alta que en enero.
The researchers calculated the daily mean of the pollutant levels to assess air quality.
Los investigadores calcularon la media diaria de los niveles de contaminantes para evaluar la calidad del aire.
Farmers rely on the daily mean of rainfall to determine the best times for irrigation.
While "daily mean" is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions, its components can be found in various related contexts. Here are some examples of idiomatic expressions that incorporate similar concepts of "daily" and "mean":
Ella trabaja duro día tras día para mantener a su familia.
Mean business: To be serious about what one is doing.
Cuando el gerente dijo que reduciría los costos, hablaba en serio.
In the long run: Reference to a longer period of time when considering effects or results.
A largo plazo, la media diaria de tus gastos reflejará tus hábitos financieros.
Make ends meet: To manage to live on the income that one has.
Están trabajando horas extras solo para llegar a fin de mes diariamente.
The daily grind: Referring to the routine of everyday work or tasks that can be tedious or monotonous.
The word "daily" dates back to the Middle English "daili", which means "of each day", derived from Old English "dæg" meaning "day". The word "mean" originates from the Old English "gemæne", which translates to "common" or "average". The combination "daily mean" thus reflects a concept of averaging over a daily period.