through the medium of vs via

through the medium of

via

noun
  • A main road or highway, especially in ancient Rome. (Mainly used in set phrases, below.) 

  • A small hole in a printed circuit board filled with metal which connects two or more layers. 

prep
  • By way of; passing through. 

  • By (means of); using. 

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