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Word: Medium
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century (originally denoting something intermediate in nature or degree): from Latin, literally ‘middle’, neuter of medius
ˈmiːdɪəm
an agency or means of doing something
Short Definition:means of doing something
Examples:- using the latest technology as a medium for job creation
- their primitive valuables acted as a medium of exchange
the intervening substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed or physical forces are transmitted
Short Definition:substance through which sensory impressions are conveyed
Examples:- 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.
Short Definition:storage material for computer files
the material or form used by an artist, composer, or writer
Short Definition:material or form used by artist etc.
Examples:- 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.
Short Definition:person claiming to be in contact with spirits
the middle quality or state between two extremes; a reasonable balance
Short Definition:middle quality or state
Examples:- there is a medium between being modest and boastful
Word: Medium
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈmiːdɪəm
about halfway between two extremes of size or another quality; average
Short Definition:average
Examples:- John is six feet tall, of medium build
- plan for the medium term
- medium-length hair
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