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arithmetic mean vs mean

mean vs arithmetic mean

arithmetic mean and mean both are nouns.

arithmetic mean is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

arithmetic mean is not a verb while mean is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arithmetic mean Yes No No No
mean Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, mean is a hypernym of arithmetic mean; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than arithmetic mean:
  • arithmetic mean: the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
  • mean: an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
Other hypernyms of arithmetic mean include mean value.
arithmetic mean (noun) mean (noun)
the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
arithmetic mean (adjective) mean (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality
arithmetic mean (verb) mean (verb)
have in mind as a purpose
intend to refer to
destine or designate for a certain purpose
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between arithmetic mean and mean

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