means

/ miːnz /

noun

1. functioning as singular or plural the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end

   a means of communication

2. functioning as plural resources or income
3. functioning as plural considerable wealth or income

   a man of means

4. by all means
   without hesitation or doubt; certainly

   come with us by all means

5. by means of
   with the use or help of
6. by no manner of means
   definitely not

   he was by no manner of means a cruel man

7. by no means or not by any means
   on no account; in no way

   by no means come!

Idioms and Phrases

see beyond one's means ; by all means ; by any means ; by means of ; by no means ; end justifies the means .

Example Sentences

In the judicial review at the Court of Session, environmental groups Greenpeace and Uplift are arguing that this means work on Rosebank and Jackdaw should be paused while fuller environmental impact assessments are carried out.

From BBC

"I am not sure if that means anything now, especially as I feel my game is completely different to how it was back then," said Hall.

From BBC

The U rating means a film is suitable for all audiences above the age of four.

From BBC

But one thing seems unlikely to change: his dislike of patient, principled diplomacy as a means to peace and his preference for transactional politics and populist gestures.

From BBC

Min’s victory means Democrats will retain a seat they currently hold, but it may not be enough for them to win the majority.

From Los Angeles Times

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