While not as widely acknowledged as the single solve record, the average world record for the 3x3 cube is given more weight by those invested in the competitive cubing scene.
The average solve is a more accurate measure of skill, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure.
Whoever has the world record average is usually considered to be the 'best cuber in the world' by many.
Averages in cubing are calculated using 5 consecutive solves.
The fastest and slowest times are omitted, then the middle three are averaged for a final score.
Ex. 6.6s, 5.7s, (5.4s), 6.3s, (7.1s) = 6.2s average.