mean
Prononciation : [/miːn/]
Contexte : « intent »
(verb) to have in mind as a purpose or goal. It's what you plan to do or achieve.
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She meant to finish her homework before dinner.
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I didn't mean to offend you with my comments.
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What do you mean to accomplish with your project?
Contexte : « interpretation »
(verb) to convey or represent in a specific way. It's how something is understood or explained.
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His silence could mean that he was thinking deeply.
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Her words could be misinterpreted to mean something else.
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What does this symbol mean in the story?
Contexte : « average calculation »
(verb) to calculate the arithmetic average by adding up a set of numbers and dividing by the count of numbers. It's a way to find what is typical in a group of numbers.
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To find the mean, add all the numbers and divide by the total count.
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Incorrectly calculating the mean could skew the results.
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What is the mean of the following numbers: 5, 8, 10, 12?
Contexte : « unkind behavior »
(adjective) unkind, cruel, or malicious. It's when someone is not nice to others.
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Being mean to others is not acceptable.
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She felt hurt by his mean comments.
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Why is it important not to be mean to others?