Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mean | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
cite | Yes | No | Yes | No |
mean (noun) | cite (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 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage |
mean (adjective) | cite (adjective) |
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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) | cite (verb) |
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have in mind as a purpose | make reference to |
intend to refer to | commend |
destine or designate for a certain purpose | repeat a passage from |
mean or intend to express or convey | refer to for illustration or proof |
denote or connote | advance evidence for |
have as a logical consequence | call in an official matter, such as to attend court |
have a specified degree of importance | refer to |