INTERMEDIATE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word intermediate. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INTERMEDIATE
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| average | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a statistic describing the location of a distribution • (sports) the ratio of successful performances to opportunities • an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual adjective satellite • approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value • lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered • lacking exceptional quality or ability • around the middle of a scale of evaluation • relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution • relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values) verb • amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain • achieve or reach on average • compute the average of | ||||||||
| medium | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information • the surrounding environment • an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication • (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms • a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter • (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed • an intervening substance through which something is achieved • a state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position • someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead • (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public • an occupation for which you are especially well suited adjective satellite • around the middle of a scale of evaluation • (meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside | ||||||||
| halfway | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
adverb • at half the distance; at the middle adjective satellite • equally distant from the extremes • at a point midway between two extremes • including only half or a portion | ||||||||
| in-between | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series | ||||||||
| intervening | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • occurring or falling between events or points in time | ||||||||
| mean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n adjective satellite • approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value • characterized by malice • having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality • marked by poverty befitting a beggar • (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity • (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt • of no value or worth • very good; of the highest quality verb • mean or intend to express or convey • have as a logical consequence • denote or connote • have in mind as a purpose • have a specified degree of importance • intend to refer to • destine or designate for a certain purpose | ||||||||
| middle | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of a stage in the development of a language or literature between earlier and later stages • between an earlier and a later period of time noun • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • an intermediate part or section • the middle area of the human torso (usually in front) • the point between the beginning and the end of a temporal period or process adjective satellite • being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series • equally distant from the extremes verb • put in the middle | ||||||||
| midway | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands • the place at a fair or carnival where sideshows and similar amusements are located adverb • at half the distance; at the middle adjective satellite • equally distant from the extremes | ||||||||
| moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
| standard | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind • established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence • conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged • a board measure = 1980 board feet • the value behind the money in a monetary system • an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) • any distinctive flag adjective satellite • commonly used or supplied • regularly and widely used or sold | ||||||||
| transitional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or characterized by transition | ||||||||
| arbitrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||||||||
| intercede | verbv | |||||||
verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||||||||
| liaise | verbv | |||||||
verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||||||||
| mediate | verbv | |||||||
adjective • acting through or dependent on an intervening agency adjective satellite • being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences • occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others | ||||||||
