weighted arithmetic mean vs mean

mean vs weighted arithmetic mean

weighted arithmetic mean and mean both are nouns.

weighted arithmetic mean is not an adjective while mean is an adjective.

weighted arithmetic mean is not a verb while mean is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
weighted arithmetic mean	Yes	No	No	No
mean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, mean is a hypernym of weighted arithmetic mean; that is, mean is a word with a broader meaning than weighted arithmetic mean:

weighted arithmetic 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: an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

Other hypernyms of weighted arithmetic mean include mean value.

weighted arithmetic mean (noun)	mean (noun)
An average in which each quantity to be averaged is assigned a weight, determining the relative importance of each quantity on the average.	an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n

weighted arithmetic mean (adjective)	mean (adjective)
	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

weighted arithmetic mean (verb)	mean (verb)
	have in mind as a purpose
	intend to refer to
	destine or designate for a certain purpose
	mean or intend to express or convey
	denote or connote
	have as a logical consequence
	have a specified degree of importance

Difference between weighted arithmetic mean and mean

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