Mean

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  • noun. Something having a position, quality, or condition midway between extremes; a medium.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. A number that typifies a set of numbers, such as a geometric mean or an arithmetic mean.
  • noun. The average value of a set of numbers.
  • noun. The middle term in a syllogism.
  • noun. A method, a course of action, or an instrument by which an act can be accomplished or an end achieved.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. Money, property, or other wealth.
  • noun. Great wealth.
  • adjective. Occupying a middle or intermediate position between two extremes.
  • adjective. Intermediate in size, extent, quality, time, or degree; medium.
  • idiom. (by all means) Without fail; certainly.
  • idiom. (by any means) In any way possible; to any extent.
  • idiom. (by means of) With the use of; owing to.
  • idiom. (by no means) In no sense; certainly not.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To be used to convey; denote.
  • intransitive verb. To act as a symbol of; signify or represent.
  • intransitive verb. To intend to convey or indicate.
  • intransitive verb. To have as a purpose or an intention; intend.
  • intransitive verb. To design, intend, or destine for a certain purpose or end.
  • intransitive verb. To have as a consequence; bring about.
  • intransitive verb. To have the importance or value of.
  • intransitive verb. To have intentions of a specified kind; be disposed.
  • idiom. (mean business) To be in earnest.
  • adjective. undefined
  • adjective. Lacking in kindness; unkind.
  • adjective. Cruel, spiteful, or malicious.
  • adjective. Expressing spite or malice.
  • adjective. Tending toward or characterized by cruelty or violence.
  • adjective. Extremely unpleasant or disagreeable.
  • adjective. Ignoble; base: synonym: base.
  • adjective. Miserly; stingy.
  • adjective. undefined
  • adjective. Low in value, rank, or social status.
  • adjective. Common or poor in appearance; shabby.
  • adjective. undefined
  • adjective. Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome.
  • adjective. Excellent; skillful.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • To have in mind, view, or contemplation; intend; hence, to purpose or design.
  • To signify, or be intended to signify; indicate; import; denote.
  • To mention; tell; express.
  • To be minded or disposed; have intentions of some kind: usually joined with an adverb: as, he means well.
  • To have thought or ideas; have meaning.
  • To speak; talk.
  • Common; general.
  • Of a common or low origin, grade, quality, etc.; common; humble: as, a man of mean parentage; mean birth or origin; a mean abode.
  • Characteristic of or commonly pertaining to persons or things of low degree; common; inferior; poor; shabby: as, a mean appearance; mean dress.
  • Without dignity of mind; destitute of honor; low-minded; spiritless; base.
  • Niggardly; penurious; miserly; stingy.—
  • Word Usage
    "There's an underlying assumption, I think, that his words didn't mean anything (because the Clinton's words don't really * mean* anything - they just affect outcomes)."