Is the phrase "middle end" proper grammar (high end, low end, middle end)?

Question

I feel that the phrases "high end" and "low end" have become entrenched as acceptable slang to use even in journalistic writing.

However I never know what to do when I need to say anything involving the middle. The middle is not actually an "end", it's in the middle.

How would you more experienced writers phrase, "low to middle end" better? Or would you just do it that way?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No, middle end is not correct.  Mid-level or average would work.

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Middle End

Kekionga · Answer

Depends on what the High End refers to; jobs might be different than high end automobiles.  Here are some thoughts on the middle "area" of your question.  It cant be an "end" since the middle refers to the congruent section bordered by ends.


Middle sector

Middle level

Middle of the road

Mid level

Middle income

Average 

Standard

Common





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evilsteve299 · Answer

"Low to mid level" sounds fine. Middle end just isn't logical for the reason you pointed out.

hope03 · Answer

Hmmm...I would use "low to mid-range" or "mid-level" as you mentioned. Middle end is inaccurate.

AlexAmbrosia · Answer

lower middle level might be correct, but middle end is not correct. middle is not an end.

Anonymous · Answer

it is not proper grammar i think your should say something like "low end to midpoint" something like that

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Is the phrase "middle end" proper grammar (high end, low end, middle end)?

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