medium

1 of 2

noun

me·di·um ˈmē-dē-əm How to pronounce medium (audio)

plural mediums or media ˈmē-dē-ə How to pronounce medium (audio)

: something in a middle position

These shirts are all mediums.

: a middle condition or degree : mean

Look for a happy medium.

: a means of effecting or conveying something: such as

a plural usually media

(1)

: a channel or system of communication, information, or entertainment compare mass medium

(2)

: a publication or broadcast that carries advertising

(3)

: a mode of artistic expression or communication

as his literary medium he has chosen a biographical form

Ernest Newman

(4)

: something (such as a magnetic disk) on which information may be stored

media plural : digital audio or video files available for playback or streaming

… the free video broadcasts can be downloaded to portable media players from a number of popular pod[cast] and vodcast Web sites.

Steve Miller

Apple's current keyboards can use the function keys … for alternate functions such as controlling volume, screen brightness, media playback …

Dan Frakes

: material or technical means of artistic expression (such as paint and canvas, sculptural stone, or literary or musical form)

plural mediums : an individual held to be a channel of communication between the earthly world and a world of spirits

e(1)

: a substance regarded as the means of transmission (see transmission sense 1) of a force or effect

air is the medium that conveys sound

(2)

: a surrounding or enveloping substance

(3)

: the tenuous material (such as gas and dust) in space that exists outside large agglomerations (see agglomeration sense 2) of matter (such as stars)

interstellar medium

: go-between, intermediary

the medium of introduction was no doubt … the publisher

Richard Garnett

: a condition or environment in which something may function or flourish

Ocean fish live in a medium of salt water.

b plural media

(1)

: a nutrient system for the artificial cultivation of cells or organisms and especially bacteria

(2)

: a fluid or solid in which organic (see organic entry 1 sense 1) structures are placed (as for preservation or mounting)

: a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter

medium

2 of 2

adjective

: intermediate in quantity, quality, position, size, or degree

Example Sentences

Noun These shirts are all mediums and I take a large. Make my French fries a medium. Her preferred medium is sculpture. The artist works in two media , pencil and watercolor. Adjective These T-shirts are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. a person of medium build How would you like your steak, sir: rare, medium, or well-done? See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And although plenty of designers approach the medium with a sense of humor (Jeremy Scott and the late Elsa Schiaparelli immediately come to mind), the intensity of the industry is on full display during fashion week.

Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Add the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Its molecules, called mucins, are in liquids ranging from the slippery saliva that eases the passage of food down the throat and through the digestive system, to a medium of transportation for slugs.

Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 A few decades later, comics had evolved into graphic novels, a sophisticated narrative medium with cultural import.

BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Combine jam, sugar and lemon zest in same skillet over medium low; bring to a simmer.

People Staff, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low and add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the skillet.

Vallery Lomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Add the chocolate and mix briefly on medium low to distribute.

Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022

Adjective

As well as help for households, measures could include a business rates cut for small- and medium-sized businesses, which aren’t protected by a regulatory price cap on domestic energy bills and have been calling for assistance.

Ellen Milligan, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 This Greenworks Pro CrossoverZ Zero-Turn riding lawn mower is an excellent mower for small- to medium-sized lawns of up to 2.5 acres and provides the equivalent of 24 horsepower.

Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 During the pandemic, the Fed unveiled a lending program to bolster medium-sized businesses that critics charged was made available to oil and gas drillers, though few loans were made overall and the program was temporary.

Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Chaffin said that trolling medium-sized spoons behind diving planers has been the best bet.

D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2022 These wooly, small- to medium-sized pups aren't pretentious in the least.

Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 Most of the nutrient-rich end product will be sold as a soil amendment to small- and medium-sized farms in Kern County.

James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 When a company is in transition, from startup to enterprise, or small- to medium-sized business, growth has an effect on culture—whether desired or not.

Maxime Droux, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 So generally, this bed is better for smaller to medium-sized dogs.

Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

medium 1 of 2

noun

me·di·um ˈmē-dē-əm How to pronounce medium (audio)

plural mediums or media

-dē-ə

: something that is in a middle position (as in size)

: the thing by which or through which something is done

Writing is a medium of communication.

: the substance in which something lives or acts

the medium of air

plural usually media : a form or system of communication, information, or entertainment

: a person through whom other persons try to communicate with the spirits of the dead

medium

2 of 2

adjective

: intermediate in amount, quality, position, or degree

medium size

Medical Definition

medium

noun

me·di·um ˈmēd-ē-əm How to pronounce medium (audio)

plural mediums or media -ē-ə How to pronounce medium (audio)

: a means of effecting or conveying something: as

: a substance regarded as the means of transmission of a force or effect

: a surrounding or enveloping substance

plural media

: a nutrient system for the artificial cultivation of cells or organisms and especially bacteria

: a fluid or solid in which organic structures are placed (as for preservation or mounting)

单词	medium
释义	medium 1 of 2 noun me·di·um ˈmē-dē-əm plural mediums or media ˈmē-dē-ə 1 a : something in a middle position These shirts are all mediums. b : a middle condition or degree : mean Look for a happy medium. 2 : a means of effecting or conveying something: such as a plural usually media (1) : a channel or system of communication, information, or entertainment compare mass medium (2) : a publication or broadcast that carries advertising (3) : a mode of artistic expression or communication as his literary medium he has chosen a biographical form Ernest Newman (4) : something (such as a magnetic disk) on which information may be stored b media plural : digital audio or video files available for playback or streaming … the free video broadcasts can be downloaded to portable media players from a number of popular pod[cast] and vodcast Web sites. Steve Miller Apple's current keyboards can use the function keys … for alternate functions such as controlling volume, screen brightness, media playback … Dan Frakes c : material or technical means of artistic expression (such as paint and canvas, sculptural stone, or literary or musical form) d plural mediums : an individual held to be a channel of communication between the earthly world and a world of spirits e(1) : a substance regarded as the means of transmission (see transmission sense 1) of a force or effect air is the medium that conveys sound (2) : a surrounding or enveloping substance (3) : the tenuous material (such as gas and dust) in space that exists outside large agglomerations (see agglomeration sense 2) of matter (such as stars) interstellar medium f : go-between, intermediary the medium of introduction was no doubt … the publisher Richard Garnett 3 a : a condition or environment in which something may function or flourish Ocean fish live in a medium of salt water. b plural media (1) : a nutrient system for the artificial cultivation of cells or organisms and especially bacteria (2) : a fluid or solid in which organic (see organic entry 1 sense 1) structures are placed (as for preservation or mounting) c : a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter medium 2 of 2 adjective : intermediate in quantity, quality, position, size, or degree Synonyms Noun golden mean mean middle middle ground midpoint Adjective average intermediate mean median middle middling midsize midsized moderate modest See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun These shirts are all mediums and I take a large. Make my French fries a medium. Her preferred medium is sculpture. The artist works in two media , pencil and watercolor. Adjective These T-shirts are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. a person of medium build How would you like your steak, sir: rare, medium, or well-done? See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun And although plenty of designers approach the medium with a sense of humor (Jeremy Scott and the late Elsa Schiaparelli immediately come to mind), the intensity of the industry is on full display during fashion week. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Add the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Its molecules, called mucins, are in liquids ranging from the slippery saliva that eases the passage of food down the throat and through the digestive system, to a medium of transportation for slugs. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 A few decades later, comics had evolved into graphic novels, a sophisticated narrative medium with cultural import. BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Combine jam, sugar and lemon zest in same skillet over medium low; bring to a simmer. People Staff, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low and add enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the skillet. Vallery Lomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Add the chocolate and mix briefly on medium low to distribute. Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Aug. 2022 Adjective As well as help for households, measures could include a business rates cut for small- and medium-sized businesses, which aren’t protected by a regulatory price cap on domestic energy bills and have been calling for assistance. Ellen Milligan, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 This Greenworks Pro CrossoverZ Zero-Turn riding lawn mower is an excellent mower for small- to medium-sized lawns of up to 2.5 acres and provides the equivalent of 24 horsepower. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 During the pandemic, the Fed unveiled a lending program to bolster medium-sized businesses that critics charged was made available to oil and gas drillers, though few loans were made overall and the program was temporary. Christopher Rugaber, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Chaffin said that trolling medium-sized spoons behind diving planers has been the best bet. D'arcy Egan, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2022 These wooly, small- to medium-sized pups aren't pretentious in the least. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 Most of the nutrient-rich end product will be sold as a soil amendment to small- and medium-sized farms in Kern County. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 When a company is in transition, from startup to enterprise, or small- to medium-sized business, growth has an effect on culture—whether desired or not. Maxime Droux, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 So generally, this bed is better for smaller to medium-sized dogs. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Adjective Latin, from neuter of medius middle — more at mid First Known Use Noun 1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1670, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing medium mass medium medium of exchange medium-term happy medium medium-sized medium frequency mass medium medium of exchange medium-term happy medium medium-sized medium frequency Kids Definition medium 1 of 2 noun me·di·um ˈmē-dē-əm plural mediums or media -dē-ə 1 : something that is in a middle position (as in size) 2 : the thing by which or through which something is done Writing is a medium of communication. 3 : the substance in which something lives or acts the medium of air 4 plural usually media : a form or system of communication, information, or entertainment 5 : a person through whom other persons try to communicate with the spirits of the dead medium 2 of 2 adjective : intermediate in amount, quality, position, or degree medium size Medical Definition medium noun me·di·um ˈmēd-ē-əm plural mediums or media -ē-ə 1 : a means of effecting or conveying something: as a : a substance regarded as the means of transmission of a force or effect b : a surrounding or enveloping substance 2 plural media a : a nutrient system for the artificial cultivation of cells or organisms and especially bacteria b : a fluid or solid in which organic structures are placed (as for preservation or mounting) medium 1 of 2 noun 1 as in middle a middle point between extremes trying to achieve a happy medium as far as the demands of career and family are concerned Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance middle golden mean average middle ground midpoint middle of the road mean standard norm arithmetic mean median par Antonyms & Near Antonyms maximum minimum utmost 2 as in instrumentality something used to achieve an end regards political activism on the local level as the best medium for effecting social change Synonyms & Similar Words instrumentality means vehicle instrument agent tool power mechanism machinery factor incentive agency ministry influence organ ingredient weapon determinant catalyst reason impetus stimulus cause expedient generator activator driver occasion mover trigger inspiration energizer executor antecedent animator launcher instigation instigator subagency subagent 3 as in environment the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded an artist who enjoys the cultural medium of the big city Synonyms & Similar Words environment atmosphere context surroundings space setting terrain climate surround environs ambient milieu location place contexture background element backdrop clime mise-en-scène situation position habitat status geography microenvironment 4 as in psychic a person who claims to speak with or for the spirits of the dead the medium claims that she can put the grieving parents in touch with the spirit of their deceased son Synonyms & Similar Words psychic spiritist spiritualist channel channeler clairvoyant sensitive telepath mind reader mentalist 5 as in platform a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information I think a blog might be a good medium for sharing your reviews of local restaurants Synonyms & Similar Words platform venue outlet forum conduit channel showcase soapbox pipeline stage medium 2 of 2 adjective 1 as in average being about midway between extremes of amount or size taxpayers of medium income Synonyms & Similar Words average intermediate moderate median middle modest middling midsize typical reasonable midsized standard normal adequate mean conventional regular usual tolerable popular routine common commonplace passable Antonyms & Near Antonyms excessive extreme individual special private rare unusual exceptional unique strange distinctive uncommon idiosyncratic peculiar See More 2 as in halfway occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes a politician who first reads the polls and then inevitably takes the medium stance on every issue Synonyms & Similar Words halfway intermediate middle mid intermediary central mediate medial median midmost nearest inner equidistant innermost gray borderline grey in-between inmost betwixt and between Antonyms & Near Antonyms extreme peripheral farthest outermost outer remotest utmost furthest furthermost farthermost outmost See More 3 as in decent of average to below average quality another medium effort from a movie director who can do better Synonyms & Similar Words decent middling satisfactory ordinary adequate mediocre fair indifferent passable common acceptable moderate fine sufficient modest reasonable minimal good nice respectable so-so run-of-the-mine run-of-mine all right tolerable second-rate run-of-the-mill second-class sufficing alright okay presentable unexceptional OK Antonyms & Near Antonyms maximum optimum special great optimal prime excellent top superior outstanding choice supreme classic splendid exceptional distinguished terrific superb stellar sterling capital grand exquisite marvellous matchless superlative par excellence sensational marvelous swell preeminent fantastic peerless fabulous nifty unparalleled number one unmatched unsurpassed first-class first-rate inadequate insufficient tip-top top-notch lacking A1 unsatisfactory unacceptable wanting deficient No. 1 See More
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