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medium

[ˈmiːdiəm]

medium Definition

  • 1an agency or means of doing something
  • 2the intervening substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted
  • 3a particular form or system of communication

Using medium: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "medium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The internet is a medium for communication.

  • Example

    Oil is a medium for mixing pigments in painting.

  • Example

    English is the medium of instruction in most universities.

medium Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for medium

Phrases with medium

  • a satisfactory compromise between two extremes, especially concerning quality and price

    Example

    We need to find a happy medium between cost and quality.

  • something that is widely accepted in exchange for goods or services, such as money

    Example

    Money is the most common medium of exchange.

  • used to describe meat that has been cooked so that it is still red in the middle

    Example

    I like my steak medium rare.

Origins of medium

from Latin 'medius', meaning 'middle'

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Summary: medium in Brief

The term 'medium' [ˈmiːdiəm] refers to an agency or means of doing something, such as the internet. It can also refer to the substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted, like oil in painting. 'Medium' extends into phrases like 'happy medium,' denoting a satisfactory compromise, and 'medium rare,' describing meat that is still red in the middle.

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