mean

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

mean or intend to express or convey

You never understand what I mean!

Sense 3 verb

have as a logical consequence

The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers

Sense 4 adjective

characterized by malice

a hateful thing to do

Sense 5 verb

denote or connote

`maison' means `house' in French

Sense 6 adjective

having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble

Sense 7 verb

have in mind as a purpose

I mean no harm

Sense 8 adjective

excellent

famous for a mean backhand

Sense 9 verb

have a specified degree of importance

My ex-husband means nothing to me

Sense 10 adjective

marked by poverty befitting a beggar

a beggarly existence in the slums

Sense 11 verb

intend to refer to

I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France

Sense 12 adjective

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

a mean person

Sense 13 verb

destine or designate for a certain purpose

These flowers were meant for you

Sense 14 adjective

(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt

Sense 15 adjective

of no value or worth

I was caught in the bastardly traffic