Intermediate

usgb/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/
adjective

In the middle of a range or series, not extreme.

She competed in the intermediate category.
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Often appears as...

  • intermediate level
  • intermediate category
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Skill Levels

Used to describe competency between beginner and advanced levels.

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He's taking an intermediate-level French course.
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Not Extremes

Refers to a position equidistant from two extremes, not at the edges.

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Choose an intermediate shade of blue, nothing too dark or light.
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Understanding Rankings

Indicates a middle ranking, can imply progression from a lower state.

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She moved up to the intermediate level after six months.
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