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  1. 1. n. That which lies in the middle, or between other things; intervening body or quantity. Hence, specifically: (a) Middle place or degree; mean. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. See Mean. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The mean or middle term of a syllogism; that by which the extremes are brought into connection. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A substance through which an effect is transmitted from one thing to another; as, air is the common medium of sound. Hence: The condition upon which any event or action occurs; necessary means of motion or action; that through or by which anything is accomplished, conveyed, or carried on; specifically, in animal magnetism, spiritualism, etc., a person through whom the action of another being is said to be manifested and transmitted. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. An average. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. A trade name for printing and writing paper of certain sizes. See Paper. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. The liquid vehicle with which dry colors are ground and prepared for application. Source: opted
  8. 8. a. Having a middle position or degree; mean; intermediate; medial; as, a horse of medium size; a decoction of medium strength. Source: opted
  9. 9. adj. around the middle of a scale of evaluation Source: wordnet
  10. 10. adj. (meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. the surrounding environment Source: wordnet

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