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mean vs weighted mean

weighted mean vs mean

mean and weighted mean both are nouns.

mean is an adjective but weighted mean is not an adjective.

mean is a verb but weighted mean is not a verb.

As nouns, weighted mean is a hyponym of mean; that is, weighted mean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:
  • mean: an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
  • weighted mean: An average in which each quantity to be averaged is assigned a weight, determining the relative importance of each quantity on the average.
mean (noun) weighted mean (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n An average in which each quantity to be averaged is assigned a weight, determining the relative importance of each quantity on the average.
mean (adjective) weighted mean (adjective)
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) weighted mean (verb)
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
Difference between mean and weighted mean

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