media
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈmiːdiə/
:
medio
- Artists often choose different media to create their paintings, such as oil, acrylic, or watercolor.
- new media
- digital media
- mixed media
Examples
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Students experimented with new media, like clay and charcoal, in their art class to enhance their skills.
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The film crew used various media, including digital cameras and sound equipment, to produce the documentary.
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Students also might decide they need different images or media to better capture elements of the story.
Academic text (2013) -
I like to use a lot of mixed media.
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Each family shared with us information regarding their media use, cultural, and political attitudes.
Academic text (1991) -
After storyboards are developed, students can begin to capture the media that they will use in their narrative.
Academic text (2013) -
Comparing the use of media: How does the choice of media affect the artworks' meanings?
Academic text (1992)
Synonyms
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2.1
Things like wood or cloth that are used to make objects
Compounds
- Texting
162
2.3
Websites or apps that let people share messages, photos, and videos online
8
3.7
A person who advises organizations and people how to use TV, radio, internet, and newspapers to get public attention
- Specialized
2
4.7
An infection in the middle ear, often in children, that causes ear pain and trouble hearing
- Texting
2
2.7
A page on a social media site that shows your information and posts
- Offensive
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9.1
A person who tries hard to get attention from the media in an obvious way to become more famous
- Literature
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6.9
News and social media make people judge someone before the court decides
- Literature
News outlets that give quick, shallow reports and often miss important facts
- Offensive
News groups in India that strongly support the government and do not question it
- Specialized
A plant that lives for several years with hairy leaves and small fragrant white flowers
- Specialized
A vein that drains blood from the side of the brain into larger brain veins
- Literature
News outlets like some newspapers or TV shows that use gossip and scandal to attract attention
How Tangible
Surface Forms
Etymology
Media comes from the Latin word medium, which meant 'middle' or 'a way or means'. In art, a medium is the material that stands between the artist and the viewer, so media are the materials artists use.