1.an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
2.approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value;
the average income in New England is below that of the nation
3.characterized by malice;
a hateful thing to do
4.having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality;
that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble- Edmund Burke
5.excellent;
famous for a mean backhand
6.marked by poverty befitting a beggar;
a beggarly existence in the slums
7.used of persons or behavior; characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity;
a mean person
8.used of sums of money; so small in amount as to deserve contempt
1.mean or intend to express or convey;
You never understand what I mean!
2.have as a logical consequence;
The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers
3.denote or connote;
`maison' means `house' in French
4.have in mind as a purpose;
I mean no harm
5.have a specified degree of importance;
My ex-husband means nothing to me
6.intend to refer to;
I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France
7.destine or designate for a certain purpose;
These flowers were meant for you