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01combined media
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the combination of sound, video, and text used to present information.
n. the combined use of several media, such as sound, video, and text, to convey information or entertainment. Uncountable in this sense.
“The museum uses multimedia to make the history exhibition more exciting for visitors.”
“The curriculum relies heavily on multimedia to engage students who have different learning styles, incorporating interactive videos alongside traditional text.”
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02using multiple media
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing
adj. using or involving several different types of media like video and sound.
adj. relating to or using a combination of different content forms. Usually non-gradable and placed before the noun.
“She created a multimedia presentation for her final project at university.”
“The company launched a multimedia marketing campaign that spanned social media videos, radio advertisements, and interactive web banners.”
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Real-World Examples
“Along the way, they reinvented stadium concerts with the Zoo TV tour, whose stage was crammed full of multimedia screens and satellite feeds, while Bono made nightly prank calls to the White House.” “She has created numerous multimedia stage performances and published 10 books, as well as being nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning once and receiving a lifetime achievement award in 2024.” Etymology
From multi- + media.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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