Appropriate word for "intermediate approach"

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In a paper, I need to mention something meaning "intermediate approaches" and looking for a suitable word or phrase for that.

For example:

Approach 1 is ...

Approach 2 is ... (Approaches 1 and 2 are the two opposite extremes of the possible approaches)

We have studied many intermediate approaches [between approach 1 and approach 2] and the results are shown in Fig. 1.

Actually, I think your choice is quite possibly the best. Intermediate implies somewhere between two points. There can be many intermediate steps/reactions/approaches. The others seem more limiting towards the middle (median/midway, etc.) or too informal (in between). — anongoodnurse, Commented May 25, 2014 at 8:14
Perhaps hybrid approaches -- but without knowing the context, there's a limit to how well one can guess what you're after. — Erik Kowal, Commented May 25, 2014 at 8:31

Elian · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-25 16:27:23Z

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How about nominal intermediate?

We have studied many intermediates [between approach 1 and approach 2] and the results are shown in Fig. 1.

intermediate: something intermediate

answered May 25, 2014 at 16:27

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user77274 · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-25 13:39:54Z

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"Intermediate Approach" is probably the most effective term/phrase for the situation. If you need variety try

answered May 25, 2014 at 13:39

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Canis Lupus · Accepted Answer · 2014-05-25 15:31:14Z

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You could try a moderate approach, which may be a compromise between the extreme approaches.

answered May 25, 2014 at 15:31

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