mean (noun) | aim (noun) |
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an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions |
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) | |
the action of directing something at an object | |
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies |
mean (adjective) | aim (adjective) |
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approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value | |
characterized by malice | |
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality | |
marked by poverty befitting a beggar | |
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity | |
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt | |
of no value or worth | |
very good; of the highest quality |
mean (verb) | aim (verb) |
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mean or intend to express or convey | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards |
have as a logical consequence | propose or intend |
denote or connote | move into a desired direction of discourse |
have in mind as a purpose | specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public |
have a specified degree of importance | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal |
intend to refer to | direct (a remark) toward an intended goal |
destine or designate for a certain purpose | have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal |