AVERAGE vs CLEAN vs ROMAN
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AVERAGE vs CLEAN vs ROMAN

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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 types
    AVERAGE
    • Statistical
      AVERAGE belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    CLEAN
    • Text
      CLEAN belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
    ROMAN
    • Text
      ROMAN belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    AVERAGE
    • Calculation
      AVERAGE performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    CLEAN
    • Manipulation
      CLEAN performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways
    ROMAN

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Basic Statistical Calculation
      AVERAGE is known for Basic Statistical Calculation.
    CLEAN
    • Removing Non-Printable Characters
      CLEAN is known for Removing Non-Printable Characters.
    ROMAN
    • Convert To Roman Numerals
      ROMAN is known for Convert To Roman Numerals.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Most basic statistical function
    CLEAN
    • Originally created for printer compatibility
    ROMAN
    • Originally added for academic purposes

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGE
    • Making averages average since Excel began
    CLEAN
    • Makes your data shower-fresh clean
    ROMAN
    • The function Caesar would have used

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations
    CLEAN
    ROMAN
    • Number
      ROMAN accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version
    AVERAGE
    • Microsoft 365
      AVERAGE is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    • Excel Online
      AVERAGE is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    For all*

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    AVERAGE
    • Number
      AVERAGE accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Range
      AVERAGE accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    • Array
      AVERAGE accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    CLEAN
    • Text
      CLEAN accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    ROMAN
    • Number
      ROMAN accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGE
LEN
Known for Character Count Calculation
📊 is easier to use than CLEAN
⚙ performs better than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
LOWER
Known for Convert Text To Lowercase
📊 is easier to use than CLEAN
⚙ performs better than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
PROPER
Known for Capitalize First Letters
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
RIGHT
Known for Extract Rightmost Characters
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
⚙ performs better than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
LEFT
Known for Text Extraction
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CLEAN
📊 is easier to use than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
TRIM
Known for Remove Extra Spaces
📊 is easier to use than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
⚙ performs better than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
SUBSTITUTE
Known for Replace Specific Text
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
CONCATENATE
Known for Text Joining
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
⚙ performs better than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
UPPER
Known for Converting Text To Uppercase
📊 is easier to use than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN
⚙ performs better than CLEAN
⭐ is rated higher than CLEAN
MID
Known for Extracting Text Segments
🔢 needs fewer arguments than CLEAN
📈 is more versatile than CLEAN