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• med
  med

  adjective

  medical.
• med.
  med.

  abbreviation

  medical.
• M.Ed.
  M.Ed.

  abbreviation

  Master of Education.
• MEd
  MEd

  abbreviation

  Master of Education
• Med
  Med

  noun

  the Mediterranean region

med

¹ American  

[med] / mɛd /

adjective

1. medical.

   med school.

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noun

1. Often meds. a medication; medicine.

   Have you taken your meds?

med. ² American  

abbreviation

1. medical.

2. medicine.

3. medieval.

4. medium.

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M.Ed. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Master of Education.

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med. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. medical

2. medicine

3. medium

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MEd ² British  

abbreviation

1. Master of Education

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Med ³ British  

/ mɛd /

noun

1. informal the Mediterranean region

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Etymology

Origin of med

First recorded in 1890–95; by shortening

Example Sentences

Scientists say there are ways Club Med could encourage guests to adjust their behavior in order to avoid a shark attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The Tanger Med Port Authority said it handled 11 million standard containers in 2025 -- up 8.4 percent.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The fast-warming Med is "a canary in the coal mine for climate change and marine ecosystems," he added.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Kanodia Med Spa, also Beverly Hills-based, offers the facials starting at $1,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

He is in the middle of a Pre- Med Week.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson