AVG

AVG may refer to more than one concept, depending on context. In statistics, AVG is a shorthand for the arithmetic mean, a measure of central tendency calculated as the sum of a group of values divided by the count of values. The term can also be used more broadly to indicate other averages, such as weighted, geometric, or harmonic means, but in everyday use, it usually means the arithmetic average. It is widely used in data analysis, reporting, and forecasting to summarize a data set with a representative value.

AVG can also denote AVG Technologies, a software company best known for its AVG Antivirus line. The company originated as Grisoft, founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic, and expanded to provide a range of security products for consumers and small businesses. In 2016, Avast Software acquired AVG Technologies, and the AVG brand was integrated into Avast’s product family. The combined company continued to offer antivirus and Internet security solutions under the AVG name alongside Avast-branded products.

AVG products are designed for multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Typical offerings include antivirus protection, real-time malware scanning, firewall and web protection features, and tools aimed at privacy and performance. As with many security suites, AVG emphasizes ease of use for non-expert users while providing layered protection and regular updates.

See also: arithmetic mean; statistical measures; antivirus software.