medium

medium
▪ I. medium me‧di‧um 1 [ˈmiːdiəm] adjective
of middle size, between small and large:

• Disposable nappies come in small, medium and large sizes.

• Small and medium firms will benefit most from the new rules.

  [m0] ▪ II. medium medium 2 noun mediums PLURALFORM or media PLURALFORM [-diə] [countable]
a way or means of communicating or trading:

• Television is still the favourite medium for advertisers.

• The US currency often serves as a medium for transactions in other currencies.

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Ⅰ.
medium UK US /ˈmiːdiəm/ noun
► [C] (plural media or mediums) COMMUNICATIONS a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet: a medium of sth »

Interactive TV opens up the medium of television to the participation of individuals.

 a medium for sth »

The internet is a growing medium for uncensored information and discussion.

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Typically cinema is the chosen medium for visualizing the future.

 advertising/communications/marketing medium »

Many businesses are finding Web video an attractive marketing medium.

 digital/interactive/storage media »

The government has identified digital media as a key opportunity.

► [C] (plural media or mediums) something that is used as a way of creating or expressing something else: a medium for sth »

Products are the medium for communication between corporations and the market.

 a medium of sth »

Body language is often consciously used as a medium of expressing thoughts and feelings.

 through the medium of sth »

They advertise through the medium of direct mail.

► [C, usually singular] COMMERCE a size of clothes that is between small and large: »

Could I try on a medium, please?

→ See also DISPLAY MEDIUM(Cf. ↑display medium)
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medium UK US /ˈmiːdiəm/ adjective
► used to describe something that is between small and large in size: »

Production of existing small and medium cars will continue at the plant.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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