What is the meaning of means?

noun

• An average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n.
  • synonyms: mean, mean value
• How a result is obtained or an end is achieved.
  • usage: "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"
  • synonyms: agency, way
• An instrumentality for accomplishing some end.
• Considerable capital (wealth or income. )
  • usage: "he is a man of means"
  • synonyms: substance

verb

• Mean or intend to express or convey.
  • usage: "You never understand what I mean"; "what do his words intend"
  • synonyms: mean, intend
• Have as a logical consequence.
  • usage: "The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers"
  • synonyms: entail, imply, mean
• Denote or connote.
  • usage: "`maison' means `house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means"
  • synonyms: mean, intend, signify, stand for
• Have in mind as a purpose.
  • usage: "I mean no harm"; "I only meant to help you"; "She didn't think to harm me"; "We thought to return early that night"
  • synonyms: intend, mean, think
• Have a specified degree of importance.
  • usage: "My ex-husband means nothing to me"; "Happiness means everything"
  • synonyms: mean
• Intend to refer to.
  • usage: "I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France"; "Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip"
  • synonyms: think of, have in mind, mean
• Destine or designate for a certain purpose.
  • usage: "These flowers were meant for you"
  • synonyms: mean