Which definition best describes 'intermediate'?

• A. In the middle of two things, places, etc.
• B. Between two levels; between basic and advanced.
• C. Not steady.
• D. Between two things; between two levels.

Answer: (B)

Intermediate describes a position that sits between two ends or stages, usually in a progression of levels, skills, or difficulty. That’s why the definition “between two levels; between basic and advanced” fits best: it pinpoints a specific spot in a progression—not merely being in the middle of random things, but being the in-between level in a sequence. In real use, you’ll often hear about intermediate courses or intermediate skills to indicate material that’s more than beginner but not yet advanced. The more general notion of “in the middle” is related, but it doesn’t specify the idea of a progression through distinct levels, which is central to how intermediate is commonly understood.