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mean vs arithmetic mean

arithmetic mean vs mean

mean and arithmetic mean both are nouns.

mean is an adjective but arithmetic mean is not an adjective.

mean is a verb but arithmetic mean is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mean Yes Yes Yes No
arithmetic mean Yes No No No
As nouns, arithmetic mean is a hyponym of mean; that is, arithmetic mean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:
  • mean: an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
  • arithmetic mean: the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
mean (noun) arithmetic mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
mean (adjective) arithmetic 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
mean (verb) arithmetic 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 mean and arithmetic mean

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