Meaning of medium in English

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Classifying Adjective
medium
Definitions
1. around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures
Examples
- « an orange of average size »
- « intermediate capacity »
- « a plane with intermediate range »
- « medium bombers »
Synonyms
- moderate
2. (of meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside
Synonyms
- cooked
Noun
medium
Etymology
late 16th century (originally denoting something intermediate in nature or degree): from Latin, literally ‘middle’, neuter of medius
Definitions
1. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
2. the surrounding environment
Examples
- « fish require an aqueous medium »
3. an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
4. (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
5. an intervening substance through which something is achieved
Examples
- « the dissolving medium is called a solvent »
6. a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
7. (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed
8. a state that is intermediate between extremes
Examples
- « a middle position »
- « a happy medium »
9. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
Examples
- « he consulted several mediums »
10. transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
11. an occupation for which you are especially well suited
Examples
- « in law he found his true metier »

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