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Median

Verb / ˈmi:di:ʌn / Another word for median — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The value that separates a higher half from a lower half in a data set, or the middle value in a set of numbers.

Synonyms & similar words

medial medianvalue average middle center average midpoint mean intermediate intermediary mid-range medium mid

Synonyms by register

Formal

average mean middle value

Informal

middle ground halfway point center

Literary

heart core midpoint

Antonyms

extreme outlier edge pole extremity periphery

Common collocations

  • median income
  • median age
  • median value
  • median score
  • median home price
  • median household income
  • median survival time

Word family

noun median
adjective median

Usage note

The median represents the middle value in a sorted dataset, distinct from the mean (average). It is less affected by extreme values.

Example sentences

  1. The median age of the students in our class is 8 years old.
  2. The median price of a house in this neighborhood is $300,000.
  3. The median score on the test was 80 out of 100.
  4. The median income for this job is $60,000 per year.
  5. The median height for girls of your age is 4 feet 2 inches.

Quotes

  • The median is not the message.
  • In politics, the middle way is none at all.
  • The middle of the road is where the white line is - and that's the worst place to drive.

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