Caractéristique.
1. (Statistics) Approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value; SYN. mean.
2. Around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures; SYN. intermediate, medium.
3. Lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered; SYN. ordinary.
4. Of no exceptional quality or ability; SYN. fair, mediocre, middling.
ETYM Latin typicus, Greek, from typos type: cf. French typique. Related to Type.
1. Conforming to a type.
2. Exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category.
Error is within plus or minus one standard deviation (±1%) of the nominal specified value, as computed from the total population.