medium

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medium
ˈmiːdɪəm Listen
Meanings
noun
  • an agency or means of doing something.
    E.g. using the latest technology as a medium for job creation
  • the intervening substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted.
    E.g. radio communication needs no physical medium between the two stations
  • a particular form of storage material for computer files, such as magnetic tape or discs.
  • the material or form used by an artist, composer, or writer.
    E.g. oil paint is the most popular medium for glazing
  • a person claiming to be in contact with the spirits of the dead and to communicate between the dead and the living.
  • the middle quality or state between two extremes; a reasonable balance.
    E.g. there is a medium between being modest and boastful
adjective
  • about halfway between two extremes of size or another quality; average.
    E.g. John is six feet tall, of medium build

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