MEDIUM Synonyms
There are 31 hypernyms of the word medium. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MEDIUM
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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 | ||||||||
intermediate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • lying between two extremes in time or space or state noun • a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained adjective satellite • around the middle of a scale of evaluation verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
median | nounn | |||||||
noun • the number midway between the two middle numbers in a series containing an even or odd number of items adjective satellite • 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) • dividing an animal into right and left halves • relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
middling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) adverb • to certain extent or degree adjective satellite • lacking exceptional quality or ability | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
metier | nounn | |||||||
noun • an asset of special worth or utility • an occupation for which you are especially well suited | ||||||||
sensitive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • responsive to physical stimuli • being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others • able to feel or perceive noun • someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead adjective satellite • hurting • of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security | ||||||||
spiritualist | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or connected with spiritualism noun • someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead | ||||||||
culture medium | nounn | |||||||
noun • (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms | ||||||||
mass medium | nounn | |||||||
noun • (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public |