median (미-디언 (강세: 미)) — The middle value in a set of numbers when arranged in order, or relating to the middle position.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The middle value in a set of numbers when arranged in order, or relating to the middle position.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmidiən/
Korean meaning: 중간값, 중앙의
Korean pronunciation: 미-디언 (강세: 미)
Example Sentences
- My math teacher said finding the median is like being the middle child - you're right in between everyone else!
- The median house price has increased by 15% this year.
- Don't drive on the median - it's not a third lane, despite what some drivers think!
median
NOUN//ˈmidiən//
The middle value in a set of numbers when arranged in order, or relating to the middle position.
The middle value in a set of numbers when arranged in order, or relating to the middle position.
The guardian watches as the comedian finds his median moment!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'medianus' meaning 'of the middle,' derived from 'medius' (middle). The word evolved into a mathematical and statistical term for the middle value in a dataset.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My math teacher said finding the median is like being the middle child - you're right in between everyone else!”
“The median house price has increased by 15% this year.”
“Don't drive on the median - it's not a third lane, despite what some drivers think!”
“In statistics class, we learned that the median is often more reliable than the average.”
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