medium-sized

adjective

: neither large nor small
a medium-sized pan
a medium-size car/house/city

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Small and medium-sized unmanned aircraft can threaten forces and installations, requiring interceptors that balance engagement range with operational flexibility. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 In the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, the main target of commercial fishing boats is pollock, a medium-sized, mild fish that swims in fantastically vast schools. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Small- to medium-sized domestic firms, particularly in the technology, pharmaceuticals, and construction sectors, offered stronger job growth and better employment conditions than larger businesses, ACET said. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 One medium-sized apple has 4 grams of fiber, including soluble fiber, which delays sugar absorption into the bloodstream. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medium-sized

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“Medium-sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medium-sized. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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