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- US Pronunciation
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- [med-l]
- /ˈmɛd l/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [med-l]
- /ˈmɛd l/
Definitions of medaling word
- noun medaling a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or event, or given as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like: a gold medal for the best swimmer. 1
- noun medaling a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint: a Saint Christopher's medal. 1
- verb with object medaling to decorate or honor with a medal. 1
- verb without object medaling to receive a medal, especially in a sporting event: He medaled in three of four races. 1
- noun medaling Present participle of medal. 1
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Origin of medaling
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; earlier medaille < Middle French < Italian medaglia copper coin worth a halfpenny < Vulgar Latin *medalia, variant (by dissimilation) of Late Latin mediālia, noun use of neuter plural (taken as feminine singular) of mediālis medial
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Parts of speech for Medaling
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medaling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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