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Definition or meaning of the English word Mean
That through which; or by the help of which; an end is attained; something tending to an object desired; intermediate agency or measure; necessary condition or coagent; instrument. (n.).
A quantity having an intermediate value between several others; from which it is derived; and of which it expresses the resultant value; usually; unless otherwise specified; it is the simple average; formed by adding the quantities together and dividing b (n.).
A mediator; a go-between. (n.).
Meantime; meanwhile. (n.).
Hence: Resources; property; revenue; or the like; considered as the condition of easy livelihood; or an instrumentality at command for effecting any purpose; disposable force or substance. (n.).
That which is mean; or intermediate; between two extremes of place; time; or number; the middle point or place; middle rate or degree; mediocrity; medium; absence of extremes or excess; moderation; measure. (n.).
Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble. (superl.).
Wanting dignity of mind; low-minded; base; destitute of honor; spiritless; as; a mean motive. (superl.).
Of little value or account; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable. (superl.).
Of poor quality; as; mean fare. (superl.).
A part; whether alto or tenor; intermediate between the soprano and base; a middle part. (n.).
To have a purpose or intention. (v. i.).
To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote. (v. t.).
Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as; mean hospitality. (superl.).
Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes. (a.).
Intermediate in excellence of any kind. (a.).
Average; having an intermediate value between two extremes; or between the several successive values of a variable quantity during one cycle of variation; as; mean distance; mean motion; mean solar day. (a.).
To have in the mind; as a purpose; intention; etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as; what do you mean to do ? (v. t.).
Translations for the English word Mean
French Translation for the English word Mean is moyenne[Noun] Portuguese Translation for the English word Mean is significar[Verb] Italian Translation for the English word Mean is mŪdia
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