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   Means

   /mēnz/

   

   plural

   • 1. an action or system by which a result is brought about; a method: "resolving disputes by peaceful means" Similar methodwaymannermodemeasurefashionprocessproceduretechniqueexpedientagencymediuminstrumentmechanismchannelvehicleavenuecourse
   • 2. money; financial resources: "he came from a family of very modest means" Similar moneyresourcescapitalincomefinancefundscashthe wherewithalassetsinformal:doughbreaddibsmoolahshekelsgeltlootoofscratchsploshdoshbrasslollyspondulickswongaackersdinerosjackmazumaOscar
   • ▪ wealth: "exclusive hotels that are priced so that only people of means can stay" Similar wealthrichesaffluencesubstancefortunepropertymoneycapitaldeep pockets
   • ▪ resources; capability: "every country in the world has the means to make ethanol"

   Word Origin late Middle English: plural of mean3, the early sense being ‘intermediary’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEANS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MEANS definition: 1. a method or way of doing something: 2. money, for example from an income, that allows you to…. Learn more.

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   mean: [verb] to have in the mind as a purpose : intend. to design for or destine to a specified purpose or future.

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   Means definition: the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end. See examples of MEANS used in a sentence.

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   Mean definition: to have in mind as one's purpose or intention. See examples of MEAN used in a sentence.

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   means: 1 n how a result is obtained or an end is achieved “a means of control” Synonyms: agency , way Types: show 18 types... hide 18 types... dint interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of' escape a means or way of escaping fast track a rapid means of achieving a goal instrument , tool the means whereby some act is ...

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   MEAN meaning: 1. to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact: 2. used to add emphasis to…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › meansmeans noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    means to do something They are using peaceful means to achieve their aims. Music is the best means we have to reach a wide audience. means to something Equality is an end in itself, not just a means to a goal. by… means This weed can be controlled by various means.