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‘Children learn as much through the medium of television as they do by going to school.’
Use media (WITHOUT -s) for plural and group reference: ‘the mass media’, ‘the news media’.
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In January 1990, the international news media was
excited because it appeared
that Mandela might be released .
In January 1990, the international news media were excited because it appeared
that Mandela might be released.
The media usually takes a plural verb, especially in formal styles: ‘The media have shown
considerable interest in the trial.’ A singular verb is sometimes heard in everyday conversation,
but some careful users consider this to be incorrect.
medicine
After drinking the medicine, I felt sleepy.
After taking the medicine, I felt sleepy.
take/have your medicine (NOT drink): ‘Have you taken/had your medicine today?’
medium
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The medium score was about 6 out of 10.
The average score was about 6 out of 10.
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