mean (noun) | tight (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) | tight (adjective) |
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approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value | closely constrained or constricted or constricting |
characterized by malice | of such close construction as to be impermeable |
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality | pulled or drawn tight |
marked by poverty befitting a beggar | set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration |
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity | pressed tightly together |
(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 |
of no value or worth | affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow |
very good; of the highest quality | of textiles |
securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid | |
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched | |
very drunk | |
exasperatingly difficult to handle or circumvent | |
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures | |
packed closely together |
mean (verb) | tight (verb) |
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mean or intend to express or convey | |
have as a logical consequence | |
denote or connote | |
have in mind as a purpose | |
have a specified degree of importance | |
intend to refer to | |
destine or designate for a certain purpose |
mean (adverb) | tight (adverb) |
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firmly or closely | |
in an attentive manner |