mean (noun) | design (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 | the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) |
an arrangement scheme | |
something intended as a guide for making something else | |
a decorative or artistic work | |
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | |
a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something | |
the creation of something in the mind |
mean (adjective) | design (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) | design (verb) |
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mean or intend to express or convey | make or work out a plan for; devise |
have as a logical consequence | plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect |
denote or connote | create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner |
have in mind as a purpose | make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form |
have a specified degree of importance | create designs |
intend to refer to | conceive or fashion in the mind; invent |
destine or designate for a certain purpose | intend or have as a purpose |