media

(noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information. Synonyms: medium.

(noun) the surrounding environment. Synonyms: medium. Example: "Fish require an aqueous medium."

(noun) an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication. Synonyms: medium.

(noun) (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms. Synonyms: culture medium, medium.

(noun) a liquid with which pigment is mixed by a painter. Synonyms: medium.

(noun) (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed. Synonyms: medium.

(noun) an intervening substance through which something is achieved. Synonyms: medium. Example: "The dissolving medium is called a solvent."

(noun) a state that is intermediate between extremes; a middle position. Synonyms: medium. Example: "A happy medium."

(noun) someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead. Synonyms: medium, spiritualist, sensitive. Example: "He consulted several mediums."

(noun) (usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public. Synonyms: medium, mass medium.

(noun) an occupation for which you are especially well suited. Synonyms: metier, medium. Example: "In law he found his true metier."