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Meaning of medium in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmidiəm/

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  1. 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. 2. (of meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside

    Synonyms

    • cooked
  3. 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
  4. 2. the surrounding environment

    Examples

    • « fish require an aqueous medium »
  5. 3. an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
  6. 4. (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
  7. 5. an intervening substance through which something is achieved

    Examples

    • « the dissolving medium is called a solvent »
  8. 6. a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter
  9. 7. (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed
  10. 8. a state that is intermediate between extremes

    Examples

    • « a middle position »
    • « a happy medium »
  11. 9. someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead

    Examples

    • « he consulted several mediums »
  12. 10. transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
  13. 11. an occupation for which you are especially well suited

    Examples

    • « in law he found his true metier »

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