MEDIUM

/ˈmiːdɪəm/

Scrabble

WWF

M(3) E(1) D(2) I(1) U(1) M(3)

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Definition

/ˈmiːdɪəm/

noun

(plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.
(plural media or mediums) The materials or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass.
(plural media or mediums) A format for communicating or presenting information.
(plural media or mediums) The materials used to finish a workpiece using a mass finishing or abrasive blasting process.
(plural media or mediums) A nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro.

adjective

Arithmetically average.
Of intermediate size, degree, amount etc.
Of meat, cooked to a point greater than rare but less than well done; typically, so the meat is still red in the centre.

adverb