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 ? Source: opted

2. v. t. To signify; to indicate; to import; to denote. Source: opted

3. v. i. To have a purpose or intention. Source: opted

4. superl. Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble. Source: opted

5. superl. Wanting dignity of mind; low-minded; base; destitute of honor; spiritless; as, a mean motive. Source: opted

6. superl. Of little value or account; worthy of little or no regard; contemptible; despicable. Source: opted

7. superl. Of poor quality; as, mean fare. Source: opted

8. superl. Penurious; stingy; close-fisted; illiberal; as, mean hospitality. Source: opted

9. a. Occupying a middle position; middle; being about midway between extremes. Source: opted

10. a. Intermediate in excellence of any kind. Source: opted

11. a. 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. Source: opted

12. 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. Source: opted

13. n. 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. Source: opted

14. n. 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. Source: opted

15. n. 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. Source: opted

16. n. A part, whether alto or tenor, intermediate between the soprano and base; a middle part. Source: opted

17. n. Meantime; meanwhile. Source: opted

18. n. A mediator; a go-between. Source: opted

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