How to Pronounce "median"
word
ˈmidiən
MEE-dee-uhn
mˈiːdiːən
MEE-dee-uhn
Definition
The median is the middle value in a set of numbers when they are arranged from smallest to largest. It can also mean the strip of land dividing lanes of traffic on a road.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmidiən
British English
mˈiːdiːən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEE-dee-uhn
UK
MEE-dee-uhn
Listen in Context
The median of 1, 3, and 5 is 3.
Please stay behind the median on the road.
Find the median value in this data set.
When you remove the outliers, the median gives a better idea of the typical value.