intermediate (adj.)

  1. lying between two extremes in time or space or state; going from sitting to standing without intermediate pushes with the hands; intermediate stages in a process; intermediate stops on the route; an intermediate range plane'

    intermediate (n.)

  1. a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained

    intermediate (adj.)

  1. around the middle of a scale of evaluation; an orange of average size; intermediate capacity; medium bombers

    [ Syn: average , medium ]

    intermediate (v.)

  1. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; He interceded in the family dispute; He mediated a settlement

    [ Syn: intercede , mediate , liaise , arbitrate ]

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