Median (Noun)
Meaning
The number midway between the two middle numbers in a series containing an even or odd number of items.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The median age of the population was 35 years old according to the latest census data.
- The teacher told the students to determine the median score in the mathematics test by arranging the scores in ascending order.
- To find the median of the data set, first arrange the numbers in order from smallest to largest.
- The median salary for the job was $60,000 annually, which was above the national average.
- The real estate agent pointed out that the median home price in the area had increased over the past year due to a surge in demand.