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/
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Noun

1.

the middle value in a set of numbers that are arranged in order of size

Example:
The median income for the city has increased.
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

Example:
The car swerved across the median into oncoming traffic.
Trees were planted along the highway median.

Adjective

denoting or relating to a median

Example:
The study focused on the median age of the population.
We calculated the median value of the test scores.
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