Collocations for medium - noun
1. means of expressing/communicating sth
ADJ.
communication
Radio is an important communication medium in many countries.
Radio is an important communication medium in many countries.
mass | print, written
PREP.
through the ~ of
The government communicates through the medium of television.
The government communicates through the medium of television.
PHRASES
a medium of communication
2. sth used for a particular purpose
ADJ.
storage
An optical disk is just another kind of electronic storage medium.
An optical disk is just another kind of electronic storage medium.
PREP.
~ for
she used her novels as a medium for encouraging political debate.
she used her novels as a medium for encouraging political debate.
~ of
the medium of study
the medium of study
PHRASES
a medium of instruction
(= a language used for teaching) English is the medium of instruction in many African countries.
(= a language used for teaching) English is the medium of instruction in many African countries.
3. material/form that an artist, etc. uses
ADJ.
mixed media
mixed media artwork
mixed media artwork
PREP.
through a/the ~ | ~ of
to express yourself through the medium of paint/poetry/drama
to express yourself through the medium of paint/poetry/drama