means Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    agency; way.
    • a means of control
    • an example is the best agency of instruction
    • the true way to success
  2. noun an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
  3. noun considerable capital (wealth or income)
    substance.
    • he is a man of means
  4. noun an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
    mean value; mean.
  5. verb mean or intend to express or convey
    intend; mean.
    • You never understand what I mean!
    • what do his words intend?
  6. verb have as a logical consequence
    imply; entail; mean.
    • The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
  7. verb denote or connote
    signify; intend; stand for; mean.
    • `maison' means `house' in French
    • An example sentence would show what this word means
  8. verb have in mind as a purpose
    intend; think; mean.
    • I mean no harm
    • I only meant to help you
    • She didn't think to harm me
    • We thought to return early that night
  9. verb have a specified degree of importance
    mean.
    • My ex-husband means nothing to me
    • Happiness means everything
  10. verb intend to refer to
    think of; mean; have in mind.
    • I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
    • Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!
  11. verb destine or designate for a certain purpose
    mean.
    • These flowers were meant for you

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