Associations to the word «Means»

Wiktionary

MEANS, noun. Plural of mean
MEANS, noun. (countable) (singular and plural) An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.
MEANS, noun. (uncountable) (plurale tantum) Resources; riches.
MEANS, verb. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mean
MEANS GRASS, noun. Johnson grass
MEANS OF EXCHANGE, noun. A medium of exchange.
MEANS OF PRODUCTION, noun. (economics) (Marxism) The combination of the means of labor--such as machines, tools, and equipment--and the subject of labor used by workers to make products.
MEANS OF TRANSPORT, noun. Mode of transport
MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, noun. General term for the different kinds of transport facilities that are often used to transport people or cargo
MEANS PROPORTIONAL, noun. (dated) plural of mean proportional
MEANS TEST, noun. An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.
MEANS TO AN END, noun. A method (means) by which a goal (end) is achieved.

Dictionary definition

MEANS, noun. How a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success".
MEANS, noun. An instrumentality for accomplishing some end.
MEANS, noun. Considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means".

Wise words

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