mean (Meaning)
mean (n)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
mean (v)
mean or intend to express or convey
have as a logical consequence
denote or connote
have in mind as a purpose
have a specified degree of importance
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose
mean (s)
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
characterized by malice
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
excellent
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
of no value or worth
mean (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 ?
To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote.
mean (v. i.)
To have a purpose or intention.
mean (superl.)
Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.
Wanting dignity of mind; low-minded; base; destitute of honor; spiritless; as, a mean motive.
Of little value or account; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable.
Of poor quality; as, mean fare.
Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as, mean hospitality.
mean (a.)
Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes.
Intermediate in excellence of any kind.
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.
mean (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.
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.
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.
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 by their number, which is called an arithmetical mean. A geometrical mean is the square root of the product of the quantities.
A part, whether alto or tenor, intermediate between the soprano and base; a middle part.
Meantime; meanwhile.
A mediator; a go-between.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mean
Synonyms:
- designate
- touch (on or upon)
- personify
- connote
- announce
- symbol
- instance
- elucidate
- add up (to)
- embody
- epitomize
- symbolize
- specify
- amount (to)
- insinuate
- mention
- proclaim
- allude (to)
- point (to)
- refer (to)
- signal
- hint
- cite
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
mean Sentence Examples
- Her words were meant to be a compliment, but they came across as an insult.
- The average temperature in January is a mean of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The mean streets of the city were a dangerous place to be.
- He was a mean-spirited man with a cruel sense of humor.
- The movie had a mean streak that made it difficult to enjoy.
- Her ex-boyfriend was a mean and vindictive person.
- The accident was a mean joke that ruined his life.
- The team's mean average was a bit below expectations.
- The teacher was mean to the students who struggled with the material.
- The weather forecast was for a mean temperature of 85 degrees.
FAQs About the word mean
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n, mean or intend to express or convey, have as a logic
imply,signify, denote, indicate,suggest, represent, express, import, spell, infer
maximum, minimum, maximum, minimum,utmost, utmost,
Her words were meant to be a compliment, but they came across as an insult.
The average temperature in January is a mean of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The mean streets of the city were a dangerous place to be.
He was a mean-spirited man with a cruel sense of humor.
