earned run average
earned run average
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ɝːn rʌn ˈæv ər ɪdʒ, ˈæv rɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /ɝːn rʌn ˈæv ər ɪdʒ, ˈæv rɪdʒ/
Definitions of earned run average words
- noun earned run average a measure of the effectiveness of a pitcher, obtained by dividing the number of earned runs scored against the pitcher by the number of innings pitched and multiplying the result by nine. A pitcher yielding three earned runs in nine innings has an earned run average of 3.00. Abbreviation: ERA, era. 1
- noun earned run average the average number of earned runs allowed by a pitcher for each nine innings pitched 0
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Origin of earned run average
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50
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Parts of speech for Earned run average
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earned run average popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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