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  • present tense form of mean (3rd person singular).
  • plural of mean.
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In kindergarten, that means manipulating objects rather than written numerals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

A price of 50 cents on a “yes” contract means that the people doing the betting collectively believe the event has a 50 percent chance of happening.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

The name means "Venezuela is looking for you."

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

It means that when “the same hands” control more than one branch of government, the fundamental principles of a free Constitution are subverted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

“For a young woman like you, that means maintaining impeccable propriety. Or at least protecting what can be salvaged.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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