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MAX vs AVERAGE vs LARGE
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Basic Classification Comparison
Function Category 📊
Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function typesMAXAVERAGE- StatisticalAVERAGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
LARGE- StatisticalLARGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
Operation Type 🔧
Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputsFor all*- CalculationExcel functions for performing various calculations
Usage Context Comparison
For whom 👥
Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel functionFor all*MAXAVERAGELARGE
Basic Information Comparison
Known For ⭐
Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel functionMAX- Finding Highest ValueMAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
AVERAGE- Basic Statistical CalculationAVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
LARGE- Finding Nth Largest ValueLARGE is known for Finding Nth Largest Value.
History Comparison
Facts Comparison
Interesting Fact 💡
Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel functionMAX- Works with arrays since Excel inception
AVERAGE- Most basic statistical function
LARGE- Popular in sports statistics
Sarcastic Fact 🤣
Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel functionMAX- The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
AVERAGE- Making averages average since Excel began
LARGE- The function for people who think being average isn't good enough
Usage Information Comparison
Formula Complexity Level 📖
Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectivelyFor all*
Technical Details Comparison
Input Data Type 📝
Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parametersFor all*- NumberExcel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
LARGEVersion Compatibility 💻
Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.For all*- Excel 2019Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
- Excel 2016Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
AVERAGE- Excel 2013AVERAGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
- Microsoft 365AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
- Excel OnlineAVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
LARGE- Excel 2013LARGE is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
Operating System 💾
Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platformsFor all*- WindowsExcel functions optimized for Windows operating system
- MacOSExcel functions optimized for MacOS users
MAX- Web ExcelMAX runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
AVERAGE- Web ExcelAVERAGE runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢
Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properlyMAXAVERAGELARGERequired Arguments Type 📊
The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the functionFor all*- NumberExcel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
MAX- ArrayMAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
AVERAGE- RangeAVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
- ArrayAVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
LARGE- RangeLARGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
Evaluation Comparison
Pros ✅
Key advantages and strengths of the Excel functionFor all*- Simple To Use
MAX- Versatile
AVERAGE- Common Function
- Universal
LARGE- Flexible Ranking
Cons ❌
Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel functionMAX- Cannot Ignore Text Values
- Limited To NumbersFunctions that can only process numerical values and cannot handle text or dates Click to see all.
AVERAGE- Ignores Text
- Includes Zero ValuesFunctions that consider zero values in calculations, impacting statistical results Click to see all.
- Numbers Only
- No Weights
LARGE- Array Size Limitations
- Not Dynamic
Ratings Comparison
Alternatives to MAX
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
COUNTIF
Known for Counting With Conditions
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is more reliable than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE
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is easier to use than AVERAGE
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is more versatile than AVERAGE
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is rated higher than AVERAGE
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
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needs fewer arguments than AVERAGE