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    [Noun]  | "mean" | \ ˈmēn \


    1: something intervening or intermediate

    2: a middle point between extremes

    3: a value that lies within a range of values and is computed according to a prescribed law: such as

    Origin: 14th century ;

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    [Noun]  | "means test" | \ ˈmēnz- \


    1: an examination into the financial state of a person to determine eligibility for public assistance

    Origin: 1930 ;

    [Verb]  | "mean" | \ ˈmēn \


    1: to have in the mind as a purpose : intend —sometimes used interjectionally with I, chiefly in informal speech for emphasis or to introduce a phrase restating the point of a preceding phrase

    2: to design for or destine to a specified purpose or future

    3: to serve or intend to convey, show, or indicate : signify

    Origin: before 12th century ;

     Middle English menen, from Old English mǣnan; akin to Old High German meinen to have in mind, Old Church Slavic měniti to mention;

    [Idiom]  | "means everything to (someone)" 


    1: to be very important to (someone) : to be something (someone) cares about very much

    [Idiom]  | "beyond the means of" 


    1: unaffordable by

    [Idiom]  | "by any means necessary" 


    1: by doing whatever is needed

    [Idiom]  | "know what it means" 


    1: to understand what it is like to do or be something —usually used in negative statements —sometimes used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement

    [Noun phrase]  | "means of support" 


    1: a way to pay for the things that one needs to live : source of income

    [Noun phrase]  | "a means to an end" 


    1: something done only to produce a desired result

    [Plural noun]  | "ways and means" 


    1: methods and resources for accomplishing something and especially for defraying expenses

    2: methods and resources for raising the necessary revenues for the expenses of a nation or state

    3: a legislative committee concerned with this function

    Origin: 15th century ;

    [Verb]  | "means" 


    1: to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind;


      * e.g., " ... the national anthem means various things to various people "



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    2: to be of importance;


      * e.g., " ... your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me "



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    3: to have in mind as a purpose or goal;


      * e.g., " ... I mean to win this race "



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    [Verb]  | "mean" 


    1: to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind;


      * e.g., " ... the national anthem means various things to various people "



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    2: to be of importance;


      * e.g., " ... your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me "



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    3: to have in mind as a purpose or goal;


      * e.g., " ... I mean to win this race "



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    [Noun]  | "means" 


    1: an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result;


      * e.g., " ... won the competition by fair and honest means "



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    2: something used to achieve an end;


      * e.g., " ... the ends don't justify the means "



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    3: the total of one's money and property;


      * e.g., " ... a woman of considerable means "



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    [Noun]  | "mean" 


    1: a middle point between extremes;


      * e.g., " ... that candidate's moderate views were seen as the mean that voters were looking for "



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    2: an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result;


      * e.g., " ... won the competition by fair and honest means "



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    3: something used to achieve an end;


      * e.g., " ... the ends don't justify the means "



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    [Noun]  | "arithmetic means" 


    1: as in averages;



    [Noun]  | "golden means" 


    1: a middle point between extremes;


      * e.g., " ... when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance "



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    [Noun]  | "golden mean" 


    1: a middle point between extremes;


      * e.g., " ... when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance "



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    [Phrase]  | "by all means" 


    1: without any question;


      * e.g., " ... By all means, order whatever you'd like on the menu. "



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    [Phrase]  | "by means of" 


    1: using the means or agency of;


      * e.g., " ... He finally raised his math grade by means of tutoring and extra credit work. "



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    [Phrase]  | "by no means" 


    1: certainly not;


      * e.g., " ... I am by no means ready to deliver this presentation. "




    2: not in any degree, way, or under any condition;


      * e.g., " ... By no means will you be allowed to attend that party. "




     [ "Mean mean" ]

    1: When someone is meaner than mean

      * e.g.,  ... But if I’m just mean, that makes you mean mean 

     [ "Meaning Meaning" ]

    1: HOLY FUCKING ASS CRACKERS, HOW STUPID ARE YOU? IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT MEANING MEANS, HOW THE HELL DID YOU LOOK IT UP YOU DUMBASS? This is a seriously insane level of dumbassery that can only be found on the internet. I mean, shit how the hell did you set up your computer of phone to ask this question? how did you have the money to purchase all the shit necessary to look it up and still not know the meaning of meaning?

      * e.g.,  ... Time is irrelevant and Meaning Meaning has no Meaning. 

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    1: A cute way (especially between friends or a partner) to call someone or the other mean.

      * e.g.,  ... Lily: "Ughh, mean-mean!" 

     [ "mean" ]

    1: A word Kiwi's use to describe just about everything that is remotely cool or interesting. Ranging from buzzy, crazy, dope, sick, kickass, wicked, sweet, nice, cool or even ok.

      * e.g.,  ... Went to this new bar last night took some weird shit, got fukn ownd! Things went off the hook, it was so mean! 

     [ "mean" ]

    2: Almost as overused as the American's use of awesome.

     [ "The means" ]

    1: Marijuana and the act of obtaining Marijuana

      * e.g.,  ... I have the means to get high!  

     [ "mean" ]

    1:  inf. To be inconsiderate and selfish

      * e.g.,  ...  He was so mean for not calling me back. 

     [ "mean" ]

    2:  adj. So hot, sexy and/or tight it defies description and boggles the mind.

      * e.g.,  ...  "I got this model chick/ She don't cook or clean/But she dress that @ss off/ And her walk is mean..." ~ Jay-Z 

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    3:  n. The sum of a series of numbers divided by the number of numbers.

      * e.g.,  ...  The mean of 1,2 and 6 is  

     [ "mean" ]

    1: hardcore or vigorous

      * e.g.,  ... "damn, that was a mean workout" "those are some mean snow trekker boots!" 

     [ "Mean" ]

    1:  To be cruel, spiteful, and malicious. To be ill tempered and disagreeable, difficult and troublesome.

      * e.g.,  ...  Jimmy is a mean bastard, he smashed little Eric's toy flying saucers. 

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    2:  To convey meaning. To indicate. To understand. The past tense would be "meant".

      * e.g.,  ...  "You know what I mean, right Jenna?" asked Amy. 

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    3:  Midway between extremes, a medium.

      * e.g.,  ... The average value of a set of numbers, is the mean. 

     [ "No means no" ]

    1: No means no.how hard is it to not rape someone.respect people.if you rape or abuse people fuck you.NO MEANS NO!

      * e.g.,  ... NO MEANS NO NOW STOP IT 

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    1: really cool

      * e.g.,  ... brah thats a mean car 

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