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. without hesitation or doubt; certainly

   come with us by all means

5. with the use or help of

6. definitely not

   he was by no manner of means a cruel man

7. 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

Both apps offer end-to-end encryption which means that no third party, not even those who own them, are able to read messages or listen to calls.

From BBC

While in Europe sunscreen is classed as a cosmetic, Australia regulates it as a therapeutic good – essentially a medicine – which means it is subject to some of the most robust sunscreen regulations in the world.

From BBC

"Being in the final again feels amazing - it means a lot to me," said Alcaraz.

From BBC

“This extra measure means the television audience will see the full, unedited interview on CBS and we will continue our practice of posting full transcripts and the unedited video online.”

From Los Angeles Times

The SSE tariff decrease means the annual gas bill of a typical household will reduce by about £94 per year.

From BBC

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