medians
Aussprache: [ˈmiːdiənz]
Wort
Kontext: „mathematics“
(noun) the median is the middle number in a set of numbers when they are arranged in order. It's like finding the point where half of the numbers are below and half are above. You use it to understand averages in a group.
Beispiel
In the class, the median score on the test was 75, meaning half the students scored below that and half scored above.
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If you only look at the highest score, you won't see the median and might misunderstand the overall performance.
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What is the median of these test scores: 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100?
Kontext: „traffic“
(noun) a median is the strip of land that separates two lanes of traffic. It's like a little barrier in the middle of the road that helps keep cars going in opposite directions safe.
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They planted flowers in the median to make the road look nicer.
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There is no median on this road, so drivers need to be careful when crossing.
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Why is there a median between these roads?
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