Meaning of the word median in English
What does median mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
median
US /ˈmiː.di.ən/
UK /ˈmiː.di.ən/
Noun
1.
the middle value in a set of numbers that are arranged in order of size
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The median income for the city has increased.
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To find the median, first arrange the numbers from smallest to largest.
2.
a strip of land dividing a road into two or more lanes
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The car swerved across the median into oncoming traffic.
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Trees were planted along the highway median.
Adjective
denoting or relating to a median
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The study focused on the median age of the population.
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We calculated the median value of the test scores.
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