mean
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1. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n (noun.cognition)
hypernym | : | average, norm, |
definition | : | a statistic describing the location of a distribution (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | geometric mean, |
definition | : | the mean of n numbers expressed as the n-th root of their product (noun.cognition) |
hyponym | : | harmonic mean, |
definition | : | the mean of n numbers expressed as the reciprocal of the arithmetic mean of the reciprocals of the numbers (noun.cognition) |
domain category | : | statistics, |
definition | : | a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters (noun.cognition) |
2. have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition)
hyponym | : | design, |
definition | : | intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
hyponym | : | be after, plan, |
definition | : | have the will and intention to carry out some action (verb.cognition) |
3. destine or designate for a certain purpose (verb.cognition)
4. intend to refer to (verb.cognition)
5. denote or connote (verb.communication)
hyponym | : | denote, refer, |
definition | : | have as a meaning (verb.communication) |
verb group | : | signify, |
definition | : | convey or express a meaning (verb.communication) |
6. mean or intend to express or convey (verb.communication)
hypernym | : | convey, |
definition | : | make known; pass on, of information (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | signify, |
definition | : | convey or express a meaning (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | import, spell, |
definition | : | indicate or signify (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | aim, |
definition | : | direct (a remark) toward an intended goal (verb.communication) |
hyponym | : | aim, drive, get, |
definition | : | move into a desired direction of discourse (verb.communication) |
7. have as a logical consequence (verb.stative)
hypernym | : | necessitate, |
definition | : | cause to be a concomitant (verb.stative) |
8. of no value or worth (adj.all)
similar | : | contemptible, |
definition | : | deserving of contempt or scorn (adj.all) |
9. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt (adj.all)
10. characterized by malice (adj.all)
similar | : | awful, nasty, |
definition | : | offensive or even (of persons) malicious (adj.all) |
11. having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality (adj.all)
similar | : | ignoble, |
definition | : | completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose (adj.all) |
12. approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value (adj.all)
similar | : | normal, |
definition | : | conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal (adj.all) |
domain category | : | statistics, |
definition | : | a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters (noun.cognition) |
13. marked by poverty befitting a beggar (adj.all)
similar | : | poor, |
definition | : | characterized by or indicating poverty (adj.all) |
14. excellent (adj.all)
similar | : | skilled, |
definition | : | having or showing or requiring special skill (adj.all) |
15. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | average, mean, |
definition | : | approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value (adj.all) |
16. have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | intention, |
definition | : | an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out (noun.act) |
derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
17. denote or connote (verb.communication)
derivation | : | meaning, substance, |
definition | : | the idea that is intended (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | descriptor, form, signifier, word form, |
definition | : | the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something (noun.communication) |
derivation | : | sign, |
definition | : | a character indicating a relation between quantities (noun.communication) |
18. mean or intend to express or convey (verb.communication)
derivation | : | meaning, substance, |
definition | : | the idea that is intended (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | intent, purport, spirit, |
definition | : | the intended meaning of a communication (noun.communication) |
19. have as a logical consequence (verb.stative)
20. of no value or worth (adj.all)
derivation | : | bastard, mongrel, |
definition | : | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin (noun.artifact) |
21. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt (adj.all)
derivation | : | closeness, meanness, minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, tightfistedness, tightness, closeness, meanness, minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, tightfistedness, tightness, |
definition | : | extreme stinginess (noun.attribute) |
22. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity (adj.all)
derivation | : | miserliness, |
definition | : | total lack of generosity with money (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | beastliness, meanness, |
definition | : | the quality of being deliberately mean (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | miser, |
definition | : | a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) (noun.person) |
23. characterized by malice (adj.all)
derivation | : | beastliness, meanness, |
definition | : | the quality of being deliberately mean (noun.attribute) |
24. having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality (adj.all)
derivation | : | beastliness, meanness, |
definition | : | the quality of being deliberately mean (noun.attribute) |
25. approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value (adj.all)
derivation | : | average, norm, |
definition | : | a statistic describing the location of a distribution (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | mean, mean value, |
definition | : | an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | averageness, |
definition | : | the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity (noun.state) |
26. marked by poverty befitting a beggar (adj.all)
derivation | : | beggar, mendicant, |
definition | : | a pauper who lives by begging (noun.person) |
27. an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n (noun.cognition)
derivation | : | average, mean, |
definition | : | approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value (adj.all) |
28. have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition)
derivation | : | intention, |
definition | : | an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out (noun.act) |
derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
29. denote or connote (verb.communication)
derivation | : | meaning, substance, |
definition | : | the idea that is intended (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | descriptor, form, signifier, word form, |
definition | : | the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something (noun.communication) |
derivation | : | sign, |
definition | : | a character indicating a relation between quantities (noun.communication) |
30. mean or intend to express or convey (verb.communication)
derivation | : | meaning, substance, |
definition | : | the idea that is intended (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | intent, purport, spirit, |
definition | : | the intended meaning of a communication (noun.communication) |
31. have as a logical consequence (verb.stative)
32. of no value or worth (adj.all)
derivation | : | bastard, mongrel, |
definition | : | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin (noun.artifact) |
33. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt (adj.all)
derivation | : | closeness, meanness, minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, tightfistedness, tightness, closeness, meanness, minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, tightfistedness, tightness, |
definition | : | extreme stinginess (noun.attribute) |
34. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity (adj.all)
derivation | : | miserliness, |
definition | : | total lack of generosity with money (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | beastliness, meanness, |
definition | : | the quality of being deliberately mean (noun.attribute) |
derivation | : | miser, |
definition | : | a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably) (noun.person) |
35. characterized by malice (adj.all)
derivation | : | beastliness, meanness, |
definition | : | the quality of being deliberately mean (noun.attribute) |
36. having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality (adj.all)
derivation | : | beastliness, meanness, |
definition | : | the quality of being deliberately mean (noun.attribute) |
37. approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value (adj.all)
derivation | : | average, norm, |
definition | : | a statistic describing the location of a distribution (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | mean, mean value, |
definition | : | an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n (noun.cognition) |
derivation | : | averageness, |
definition | : | the state of being that is average; indicates normality but with connotations of mediocrity (noun.state) |
38. marked by poverty befitting a beggar (adj.all)
derivation | : | beggar, mendicant, |
definition | : | a pauper who lives by begging (noun.person) |
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