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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