means

/ miːnz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end

   a means of communication

2. (functioning as plural) resources or income

3. (functioning as plural) considerable wealth or income

   a man of means

4. without hesitation or doubt; certainly

   come with us by all means

5. with the use or help of

6. definitely not

   he was by no manner of means a cruel man

7. on no account; in no way

   by no means come!

Idioms and Phrases

see beyond one's means; by all means; by any means; by means of; by no means; end justifies the means.

Example Sentences

Its slow rotation means that it is more easily disturbed by collisions, which can knock the asteroid into a chaotic tumble.

From Science Daily

Dr. Lubotzky added, "What excites us is that this works in a simple, chip-based design and at room temperature. That means it can be integrated into real-world systems much more easily than before."

From Science Daily

In practical terms, Pearson said, this means measures like raising the federal minimum wage, passing Medicare for All and preventing corporations from automating away jobs that working-class Americans rely on.

From Salon

“How do you get the most people to see the most art? And for L.A., that means the freeways,” said Harden.

From Los Angeles Times

That means the joke is on them every time they march through peaceful neighborhoods like “Call of Duty” knockoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

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