Definition of intermediate - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
educationsuitable for learners with some skill or competence
- She is taking an intermediate Spanish course.
2.
transitionlocated between two points or stages
- The intermediate station is halfway between the start and end of the route..
3.
processinvolving or relating to the middle stage of a process
- The intermediate phase of the project showed promising results..
Noun
1.
progressionmiddle stage in a process
- The project is at an intermediate, not yet ready for final review..
2.
mediationperson or thing acting as a mediator
- He served as an intermediate in the negotiations.
3.
chemistryTECH. substance formed during a chemical process before final productTECH.
- The reaction produced an intermediate before the final compound.
4.
car sizeDated US car larger than compact but smaller than full-sizedDated US
- She drives an intermediate to work.
Verb
1.
conflict resolutionmediate between conflicting parties
- She intermediated between the two feuding families.
2.
businessarrange deals like a broker
- He intermediated the business agreement successfully.
Expressions with intermediate
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stage between the beginning and end
This is an intermediate step in the project.
school for children between elementary and high school
She attended an intermediate school before starting high school..
products used as inputs to make other finished goods or services
The factory buys intermediate goods like steel sheets and electronic components.
type of cytoskeletal component in cells
Intermediate filaments provide structural support to cells..
shaft placed between main parts to pass turning force or movement
The mechanic replaced the worn intermediate shaft in the steering column.
medium-sized white heron found in various parts of the world
The intermediate egret waded through the shallow water searching for fish..
frequency used as an intermediate step in radio transmission
The radio uses an intermediate frequency for better signal processing.
organism hosting a parasite during a non-sexual stage
The snail acts as an intermediate host for the parasite..
image formed at a middle stage within an optical or imaging system
The microscope forms an intermediate image before the eyepiece magnifies it further.
code form used for conversion, evaluation and optimization across programming systems
The compiler converts code into an intermediate language before optimizing it.
good produced to be used in making other goods or services
The factory makes an intermediate product used by several electronics companies.
care given between initial and final treatment
The patient received intermediate treatment before surgery.
gauge boson mediating weak interactions between particles
The intermediate vector boson plays a role in particle physics.
having effects lasting between short and long durations
This is an intermediate-acting insulin for diabetes.
Origin of intermediate
Latin, inter (between) + medius (middle)
Terms with intermediate included in their meaning
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size
intermediate in size, degree, or amount
process
by means of a process or intermediate stage
intermediate position
situated somewhere between two extremes or categories
position
in an intermediate position or state
position
in an intermediate position or state
intermediate color
of a color between red and blue
intermediate color
of a color between red and blue
traffic
intermediate light in traffic signals
competition
surpass competitors by skipping intermediate steps
intermediate size
having a size between small and large
progress
serving as an intermediate stage or phase
time
after an intermediate period of time, not soon but not far ahead
hierarchy
of intermediate rank or importance
complexity
intermediate in terms of complexity or difficulty
travel
intermediate stopping point during a journey
data entry
data entered directly without intermediate steps
figurative
intermediate state or category
technology
intermediate sheet or film that protects surfaces or reduces harmful contact
progress
bypass intermediate steps to advance
strategy
bypassing intermediate steps to reach a goal
progress
advancing by bypassing intermediate steps or stages
architecture
intermediate floor between main floors of a building
living space
small room or apartment on an intermediate floor
skiing
ski slope for intermediate skiers
Examples of intermediate in a sentence
She joined an intermediate swimming class to improve her skills. The intermediate level is suitable for those with some experience. We stopped at an intermediate point during our journey. The intermediate steps were crucial for the experiment. She took an intermediate course to improve her skills. We are currently in the intermediate of the experiment.
The intermediate was crucial for the final outcome. An intermediate was needed to resolve the conflict. The company hired an intermediate to facilitate the deal. Chemists isolated a short-lived intermediate during the experiment. This intermediate quickly changed into the desired polymer. They rented an intermediate for their road trip. An intermediate is perfect for city driving. The diplomat intermediated during the peace talks. He intermediated in the labor dispute successfully. She intermediated between the two companies for the merger. They intermediated the negotiations to reach a consensus.
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- French:intermédiaire, stade intermédiaire, ...
- German:fortgeschritten, Zwischenstadium, ...
- Italian:intermedio, fase intermedia, ...
- Spanish:intermedio, etapa intermedia, ...
- Portuguese:intermédio, mediador, ...
- Chinese:中级的, 中间阶段, ...
- Japanese:中級の, 中間段階, ...
- Arabic:مُتَوَسِّط, مَرْحَلة مُتَوَسِّطة, ...
- Hebrew:בֵּינוֹנִי, שְׁלַב בֵּינַיִם, ...
- Russian:средний, промежуточный этап, ...
- Ukrainian:середній, проміжна ланка, ...
- Hindi:मध्यम स्तर का, मध्य चरण, ...
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