Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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refer | No | No | Yes | No |
mean | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
refer (noun) | mean (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 |
refer (adjective) | mean (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 |
refer (verb) | mean (verb) |
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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 |
have as a meaning | intend to refer to |
make reference to | destine or designate for a certain purpose |
use a name to designate | mean or intend to express or convey |
seek information from | denote or connote |
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision | have as a logical consequence |
be relevant to | have a specified degree of importance |