median
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The middle value in a list of numbers arranged from smallest to largest.
Usage notes
The median differs from the mean, or average, and is less affected by unusually high or low numbers.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the set 2, 4, and 9 is 4."
Answer: median
In your own words, what does "median" mean?
The middle value in a list of numbers arranged from smallest to largest.
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