mean
verb (used with object)
to have in mind as one's purpose or intention.
will mean
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future tenseof mean.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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But what it will mean for them remains to be seen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Daryanani’s analysis of the potential for IBM’s software, consulting and infrastructure businesses will mean an equity value of $281, he wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
"A leaner organization will mean clearer ownership, faster decisions, and more time spent building rather than coordinating," the message said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
It comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced changes to the scheme, which will mean more prisoners, including those convicted of manslaughter, will remain behind bars for longer.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
I know when it stops, the silence will make me sad, as it will mean goodbye, or as you say in your language, adiós.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
