Mid-level: meaning, definitions and examples

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mid-level

 

[ ˈmɪdˌlɛvəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Of, relating to, or being a level of academic or intellectual difficulty that is between elementary and advanced.

Synonyms

intermediate, middle, moderate.

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Word Description / Examples
mid-level

Often used in professional or corporate environments to describe a position or role that is not entry-level but not senior either. It can also describe certain levels of management, expertise, or performance within an organization.

  • She is a mid-level manager at the company, handling responsibilities that are more advanced than those of a junior team member
intermediate

Used commonly in educational, skill, or learning contexts to describe a level between beginner and advanced. It can also be used more broadly to indicate a middle stage in any process or development.

  • He is taking an intermediate French class after completing the beginner level
  • The project is in its intermediate phase and is expected to be completed in three months
moderate

Describes something that is average in amount, intensity, or quality, not extreme either in a positive or negative direction. It is often used in contexts such as climate, effort, political views, or amount of something (like exercise or consumption).

  • The climate here is moderate, not too hot and not too cold
  • He has moderate political views and prefers solutions that are not radical
middle

Generally used to describe something that is equally distant from two extremes, often related to age, time, or physical positions. It's also used in phrases like 'middle of the road' to describe moderate views or stances.

  • They live in the middle of town, making it convenient to get around
  • She found herself in the middle of a heated argument

Examples of usage

  • The mid-level math course is designed for students who have completed the basic level.
  • The mid-level reading comprehension test was challenging for the students.
Context #2 | Noun

business

A position or rank between the most junior and the most senior levels of an organization or profession.

Synonyms

intermediate, middle, moderate.

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Word Description / Examples
mid-level

Used often in professional or corporate settings to describe a position or employee who is not entry-level but also not senior-level.

  • She was promoted to a mid-level manager position
  • Mid-level employees often have some decision-making power
intermediate

Used to describe a position, skill, or level that is between the beginning and the advanced stages. Common in educational and skills-based contexts.

  • This course is suitable for intermediate learners
  • He has intermediate knowledge of French
middle

General term used to describe something that is in the center or neither at the beginning nor the end. It can apply to time, space, or ranking.

  • He is the middle child in his family
  • The meeting will be held in the middle of the month
moderate

Refers to something that is average or in the middle in terms of intensity, degree, or quantity. It can also imply balance and lack of extremes.

  • We took a moderate approach to the problem
  • Her political views are moderate

Examples of usage

  • She was promoted to a mid-level management position in the company.
  • The company is looking to hire a mid-level software developer.

Translations

Translations of the word "mid-level" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intermediário

🇮🇳 मध्य स्तर

🇩🇪 mittleres Niveau

🇮🇩 tingkat menengah

🇺🇦 середній рівень

🇵🇱 średni poziom

🇯🇵 中級

🇫🇷 niveau intermédiaire

🇪🇸 nivel intermedio

🇹🇷 orta seviye

🇰🇷 중급

🇸🇦 مستوى متوسط

🇨🇿 střední úroveň

🇸🇰 stredná úroveň

🇨🇳 中等水平

🇸🇮 srednja raven

🇮🇸 miðstig

🇰🇿 орта деңгей

🇬🇪 საშუალო დონე

🇦🇿 orta səviyyə

🇲🇽 nivel intermedio

Etymology

The term 'mid-level' originated in the mid-20th century in the context of education and business to describe something that is between two extremes. It is derived from the combination of 'mid' meaning middle and 'level' indicating a position or degree.