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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The middle stage or level, as in a series, course of action, or career.

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  • adjective At a medium level; neither high nor low in rank

Etymologies

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mid- +‎ level

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Examples

  • Several hundred Taliban fighters killed, along with the capture of what they describe as a midlevel Taliban commander.

    CNN Transcript May 22, 2006 2006

  • A-- someone described as a midlevel al Qaeda operative who now is believed to be in custody of the Ethiopians.

    CNN Transcript Jan 24, 2007 2007

  • Hincapie has been a one-day classics specialist, chalking up a few wins in midlevel races and coming close in several majors.

    USATODAY.com - Hincapie wins grueling Stage 15 2005

  • It also seems to ensure that Miami could use its midlevel exception annually to sign players; this year's midlevel is $5 million.

    USATODAY.com - O'Neal agrees to five-year, $100M deal with Heat 2005

  • Ms. ROVNER: If they dont want to be called midlevel be called midlevels, I'd like to know what they would like to be called.

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  • Ms. ROVNER: If they dont want to be called midlevel be called midlevels, I'd like to know what they would like to be called.

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  • Ms. ROVNER: If they dont want to be called midlevel be called midlevels, I'd like to know what they would like to be called.

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  • Several hundred Taliban fighters killed, along with the capture of what the U.S. military calls a midlevel Taliban commander -- Lou.

    CNN Transcript May 22, 2006 2006

  • Baskett and offensive lineman Nick Cole were tendered at the so-called midlevel, which would have required any other team making them an offer to give the Eagles a second-round draft pick if the Birds declined to match the offer.

    Philly.com - Latest Videos 2009

  • Baskett and offensive lineman Nick Cole were tendered at the so-called midlevel, which would have required any other team making them an offer to give the Eagles a second-round draft pick if the Birds declined to match the offer.

    Philly.com - Latest Videos 2009

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