IN MATH: 1. n. most frequently occurring number in a group of numbers; average. See AVERAGE. 2. n. the setting or environment or manner calculator or display is to be completed. EX. In the MODE menu, select: fixed, degree, and function.

IN ENGLISH: 1. n. manner; way. 2. n. current fashion. EX. His mode of operation is always neat and quick. EX. The mode of transportation was a horse cart.

APPLICATION: (see list 90)

Compute the mode, mean, median.
1. 8, 5, 7, 3, 7
2. 5, 5, 7, 13

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