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How to sign: approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
"the average income in New England is below that of the nation"; "of average height for his age"; "the mean annual rainfall";
Similiar / Same: average
How to sign: mean or intend to express or convey
"You never understand what I mean!"; "what do his words intend?";
Similiar / Same: intend
Within this category: aim, denote, drive, signify, spell, typify
How to sign: characterized by malice
"a hateful thing to do"; "in a mean mood";
Similiar / Same: hateful
