Intermediate/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Skill Levels Used to describe competency between beginner and advanced levels. He's taking an intermediate-level French course. Pro Tip 2/3Not Extremes Refers to a position equidistant from two extremes, not at the edges. Choose an intermediate shade of blue, nothing too dark or light. Pro Tip 3/3Understanding Rankings Indicates a middle ranking, can imply progression from a lower state. She moved up to the intermediate level after six months.