Definition of "Mean" :

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

verb: have in mind as a purpose

"I mean no harm."

verb: destine or designate for a certain purpose

"These flowers were meant for you."

verb: intend to refer to

"Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!."

verb: denote or connote

"Maison' means house' in French."

verb: mean or intend to express or convey

"You never understand what I mean!."

verb: have as a logical consequence

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

verb: have a specified degree of importance

"My ex-husband means nothing to me."

adjective: of no value or worth

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

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

"A mean person."

adjective: characterized by malice

"In a mean mood."

adjective: having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality

"Taking a mean advantage."

adjective: approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

"The mean annual rainfall."

adjective: marked by poverty befitting a beggar

"A mean hut."

adjective: excellent

"Famous for a mean backhand."