---
title: Average
slug: average
docTags: 
createdAt: 2021-12-22T07:13:36.000Z
---

Returns the average value of a number



### API Definition

:::ApiMethodV2
```json
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    "queryParameters": [],
    "headerParameters": [],
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    "formDataParameters": []
  },
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      }
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  },
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    "label": "Body Parameter",
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  }
}
```
:::