Average Array: Limit of Average Terms?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of determining the limit of an array's average as the number of terms approaches infinity. Participants clarify that "array" refers to a list of numbers and "average" typically means the arithmetic mean. However, there is confusion regarding the definition of "limit" in this context, particularly what variable is being considered as it approaches infinity. The conversation emphasizes the need for precise definitions to understand the mathematical implications fully. Ultimately, the limit of an array's average can be analyzed as the number of terms increases indefinitely.
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Is limit of an array average of its terms?
 
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This is incomprehensible; what do you mean by the term "limit", is "average" arithmetic average, is "array" meant to denote an array of numbers like a vector or matrix?
 
I would be willing to assume that "array" means just a list of numbers and that "average" is the mean or arithmetic average but I still have no idea what you mean by the "limit" of an array. The limit as what variable goes to what?
 
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Suppose (an)=(a1, a2, ..., an) is a function from N+ to R ("array"), "average" can be both arithmetic and geometric, "limit" is the limit of this function while n->infinity.
 

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