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Definition of Mean
1. Noun. An average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n.
Category relationships: Statistics
Generic synonyms: Average, Norm
Specialized synonyms: Arithmetic Mean, Expectation, Expected Value, First Moment, Geometric Mean, Harmonic Mean
2. Verb. Mean or intend to express or convey. "What do his words intend?"
Specialized synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Symbolize, Typify, Signify, Import, Spell, Aim, Aim, Drive, Get
Generic synonyms: Convey
Derivative terms: Intent, Meaning, Meaning
3. Adjective. Approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value. "The mean annual rainfall"
Category relationships: Statistics
Similar to: Normal
Derivative terms: Average, Averageness
4. Verb. Have as a logical consequence. "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
Generic synonyms: Necessitate
Derivative terms: Entailment, Implication, Implicative
5. Adjective. Characterized by malice. "In a mean mood"
6. Verb. Denote or connote. "An example sentence would show what this word means"
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Refer
Related verbs: Signify
Derivative terms: Meaning, Meaning, Sign, Signification, Signifier
7. Adjective. Having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality. "Something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics"
8. Verb. Have in mind as a purpose. "They mean to move "; "We thought to return early that night"
Specialized synonyms: Design, Be After, Plan, Aim, Propose, Purport, Purpose
Derivative terms: Intent, Intention
9. Adjective. Excellent. "Famous for a mean backhand"
10. Verb. Have a specified degree of importance. "Happiness means everything"
11. Adjective. Marked by poverty befitting a beggar. "A mean hut"
12. Verb. Intend to refer to. "Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!"
Generic synonyms: Associate, Colligate, Connect, Link, Link Up, Relate, Tie In
Specialized synonyms: Advert, Bring Up, Cite, Mention, Name, Refer
13. Adjective. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. "He left a miserly tip"
Similar to: Stingy, Ungenerous
Derivative terms: Meanness, Meanness, Minginess, Miser, Miserliness, Tightness
14. Verb. Destine or designate for a certain purpose. "These flowers were meant for you"
15. Adjective. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt.
16. Adjective. Of no value or worth. "I was caught in the bastardly traffic"
Definition of Mean
1. v. t. To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ?
2. v. i. To have a purpose or intention.
3. a. Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.
4. a. Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes.
5. 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.
Definition of Mean
1. inferior in grade, quality, or character [adj MEANER, MEANEST] / to intend [v MEANT, MEANING, MEANS] - See also: intend
Medical Definition of Mean
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Mean
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