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Mean

Definition: To have in the mind, as a purpose, intention, etc.; to
intend; to purpose; to design; as, what do you mean to do ?

Mean

Definition: To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote.

Mean

Definition: To have a purpose or intention.

Mean

Definition: Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low;
vulgar; humble.

Mean

Definition: Wanting dignity of mind; low-minded; base; destitute of
honor; spiritless; as, a mean motive.

Mean

Definition: Of little value or account; worthy of little or no
regard; contemptible; despicable.

Mean

Definition: Of poor quality; as, mean fare.

Mean

Definition: Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as, mean
hospitality.

Mean

Definition: Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway
between extremes.

Mean

Definition: Intermediate in excellence of any kind.

Mean

Definition: 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

Definition: 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.

Mean

Definition: 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.

Mean

Definition: 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.

Mean

Definition: 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.

Mean

Definition: A part, whether alto or tenor, intermediate between the
soprano and base; a middle part.

Mean

Definition: Meantime; meanwhile.

Mean

Definition: A mediator; a go-between.