means

UK
/miːnz/
US
/minz/
meansnoun
means
pl
UK
/miːnz/
US
/minz/
Translations
Education is a means to achieve success.
Образование - это средство достижения успеха.
They are looking for a means to solve the problem.
Они ищут способ решить проблему.
He has the means to buy a new car.
У него есть ресурсы, чтобы купить новую машину.
Additional translations
Definitions
An instrument or method used to achieve a desired result.
Education is a means to improve one's future prospects.
Financial resources or income.
He lived beyond his means and quickly fell into debt.
A way or manner of doing something.
The means of communication have evolved significantly over the years.
meanverb

means

meant
Past Simple
meant
Past Participle
meaning
Gerund
UK
/miːn/
US
/min/
Translations
What does this word mean?
Что означает это слово?
иметь в виду
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
Я не имел в виду обидеть тебя.
I mean to finish this project by tomorrow.
Я намереваюсь закончить этот проект к завтрашнему дню.
Additional translations
Definitions
To intend to convey or refer to a particular thing or idea.
When I said 'I'll be there soon,' I meant within the hour.
To have a particular significance or importance.
Winning this award means a lot to her.
To have as a consequence or result.
Missing the bus means you'll be late for work.
To intend or design for a particular purpose or recipient.
This gift is meant for you.
meannoun

means

pl

means
pl
UK
/miːn/
US
/min/
Translations
The mean of the numbers 2, 3, and 4 is 3.
Среднее чисел 2, 3 и 4 равно 3.
The mean of the data set is crucial for analysis.
Значение набора данных имеет решающее значение для анализа.
Additional translations
среднее значение
среднее арифметическое
Definitions
The value obtained by dividing the sum of several quantities by their number; an average.
The mean of the test scores was calculated to determine the class average.
A condition, quality, or course of action equally removed from two opposite extremes; a middle way.
He always tries to find a mean between work and leisure.
meanadjective
Definitions
Unkind or malicious in behavior or attitude.
She was known for her mean comments that often hurt people's feelings.
Poor in quality or appearance; shabby.
The mean little house stood in stark contrast to the grand mansions surrounding it.
Miserly or stingy with money or resources.
He was so mean with his money that he refused to buy even the smallest gift for his friend's birthday.
Excellent or skillful in a particular activity.
He plays a mean guitar, impressing everyone with his solos.
Relating to or denoting a value obtained by adding several numbers together and dividing the total by the number of values; average.
The mean annual temperature of the region is about 15 °C.