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mean - an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n |
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average,
norm an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual; "he is about average in height"; "the snowfall this month is below average"
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statistics a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
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arithmetic mean,
expectation,
expected value,
first moment the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
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geometric mean the mean of n numbers expressed as the n-th root of their product
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harmonic mean the mean of n numbers expressed as the reciprocal of the arithmetic mean of the reciprocals of the numbers
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mean - mean or intend to express or convey; "You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?" |
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intend |
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convey make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the message to me"
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represent,
stand for,
symbolise,
symbolize,
typify point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance; "our parents represented to us the need for more caution"
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signify convey or express a meaning; "These words mean nothing to me!"; "What does his strange behavior signify?"
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import,
spell transfer (electronic data) into a database or document
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aim propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
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aim,
drive,
get propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
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mean - denote or connote; "`maison' means `house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means" |
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intend,
signify |
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denote,
refer have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
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signify convey or express a meaning; "These words mean nothing to me!"; "What does his strange behavior signify?"
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mean - destine or designate for a certain purpose; "These flowers were meant for you" |
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designate,
destine,
intend,
specify assign a name or title to
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mean - have a specified degree of importance; "My ex-husband means nothing to me"; "Happiness means everything" |
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mean - (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; "a mean person"; "he left a miserly tip" |
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mingy,
miserly,
tight |
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stingy,
ungenerous unwilling to spend; "she practices economy without being stingy"; "an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds"
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mean - excellent; "famous for a mean backhand" |
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skilled having or showing or requiring special skill; "only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team"; "a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience"; "a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow"; "a skilled trade"
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argot,
cant,
jargon,
lingo,
patois,
slang,
vernacular insincere talk about religion or morals
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