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Noun
S:
(n)
medium
(a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)
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S:
(n)
instrumentality
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instrumentation
(an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)
S:
(n)
artifact
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artefact
(a man-made object taken as a whole)
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(n)
whole
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unit
(an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity)
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(n)
object
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physical object
(a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow)
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(n)
physical entity
(an entity that has physical existence)
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(n)
entity
(that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving))
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(n)
medium
(the surrounding environment)
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(n)
medium
(an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication)
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(n)
culture medium
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medium
((bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms)
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(n)
medium
(a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter)
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S:
(n)
medium
((biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed)
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(n)
medium
(an intervening substance through which something is achieved)
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(n)
medium
(a state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position)
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(n)
medium
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spiritualist
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sensitive
(someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead)
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(n)
medium
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mass medium
((usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public)
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(n)
metier
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medium
(an occupation for which you are especially well suited)
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Adjective
S:
(adj)
average
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intermediate
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medium
(around the middle of a scale of evaluation)
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medium
((meat) cooked until there is just a little pink meat inside)