mean (noun) | refer (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) | refer (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) | refer (verb) |
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mean or intend to express or convey | make reference to |
have as a logical consequence | be relevant to |
denote or connote | think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another |
have in mind as a purpose | send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision |
have a specified degree of importance | seek information from |
intend to refer to | have as a meaning |
destine or designate for a certain purpose | use a name to designate |