معدل
The average value of a set of numbers, or the speed/frequency at which something happens. In education, it specifically refers to a student's Grade Point Average (GPA).
Examples
3 of 5كم معدلك في الجامعة؟
What is your GPA at university?
انخفض معدل الجريمة في المدينة.
The crime rate in the city has decreased.
يصل معدل السرعة إلى مئة كيلومتر في الساعة.
The average speed reaches one hundred kilometers per hour.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Mu'addal sounds like 'middle' (though not etymologically related), which helps you remember it means average.
Quick Quiz
كان ____ التضخم مرتفعاً هذا العام.
Correct!
The correct answer is: معدل
Examples
كم معدلك في الجامعة؟
informalWhat is your GPA at university?
انخفض معدل الجريمة في المدينة.
formalThe crime rate in the city has decreased.
يصل معدل السرعة إلى مئة كيلومتر في الساعة.
everydayThe average speed reaches one hundred kilometers per hour.
يجب حساب المعدل التراكمي بدقة.
academicThe cumulative average must be calculated accurately.
نحن نراقب معدل النمو الاقتصادي.
businessWe are monitoring the economic growth rate.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
في المعدل
on average
معدل النجاح
success rate
بمعدل يومي
on a daily basis
Often Confused With
Nisba is a percentage/ratio, while Mu'addal is an average or rate of frequency.
Usage Notes
Very common in both academic reports and daily conversations about student grades.
Common Mistakes
Students often confuse it with 'Nisba' (percentage) when talking about their grades.
Memory Tip
Mu'addal sounds like 'middle' (though not etymologically related), which helps you remember it means average.
Word Origin
From the root 'A-D-L' meaning justice or balance.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the Arab world, the 'Mu'addal' is the primary factor for university admissions.
Quick Quiz
كان ____ التضخم مرتفعاً هذا العام.
Correct!
The correct answer is: معدل
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