Median: meaning, definitions and examples

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median

 

[ ˈmiːdiən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

statistics

The value or quantity lying at the midpoint of a frequency distribution, or of a set of values.

Examples of usage

  • The median is often used as a measure of central tendency in statistics.
  • When the data set is ordered, the median is the middle value.
  • In a set of 7 numbers, the median is the 4th number if arranged in ascending order.
Context #2 | Noun

geometry

A straight line drawn from any vertex of a triangle to the middle of the opposite side.

Examples of usage

  • The median of a triangle divides it into two equal areas.
  • Each triangle has three medians, which intersect at the centroid.
Context #3 | Noun

astronomy

The middle value in a series arranged in order of magnitude.

Examples of usage

  • The median magnitude of the stars in the constellation was calculated.
  • In astronomy, the median is often used to compare the brightness of celestial objects.

Translations

Translations of the word "median" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mediana

🇮🇳 माध्यिका

🇩🇪 Median

🇮🇩 median

🇺🇦 медіана

🇵🇱 mediana

🇯🇵 中央値 (ちゅうおうち)

🇫🇷 médiane

🇪🇸 mediana

🇹🇷 medyan

🇰🇷 중앙값 (중앙가치)

🇸🇦 الوسيط

🇨🇿 medián

🇸🇰 medián

🇨🇳 中位数 (zhōngwèishù)

🇸🇮 mediana

🇮🇸 miðgildi

🇰🇿 медиана

🇬🇪 მედიანა

🇦🇿 median

🇲🇽 mediana

Etymology

The word 'median' originated from the Latin word 'mediānus', which means 'middle'. It has been used in various fields such as statistics, geometry, and astronomy to refer to a central value or line. The concept of the median has been important in mathematics and data analysis for centuries, helping to understand the central tendency of a set of values.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,414, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.