mean (noun) | bring up (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 |
mean (adjective) | bring up (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) | bring up (verb) |
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mean or intend to express or convey | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic |
have as a logical consequence | look after a child until it is an adult |
denote or connote | promote from a lower position or rank |
have in mind as a purpose | raise from a lower to a higher position |
have a specified degree of importance | cause to come to a sudden stop |
intend to refer to | put forward for consideration or discussion |
destine or designate for a certain purpose | make reference to |
cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes |