Re: Please define “intermediate”
In the skilled trades (plumbers, electricians, etc) the three basic levels are apprentice, journeyman, and master. An apprentice is a beginner learning the trade under a master or journeyman until he/she reaches a level of proficiency that qualifies him/her to be designated a journeyman. This generally takes at least a year or two. Many journeyman remain at that level throughout their career and do quite well. Others continue to not only practice the trade but continue the education process to such a degree that they then are qualified master tradesman. The step between journeyman and master is quite significant.
Regarding the original question I'd say an intermediate is somewhere between apprentice and journeyman in the analogy.
IMHO.
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