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Meaning of medium in English
Pronunciation
/ˈmidiəm/
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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 »