noun an average calculated by adding together all the values in a set and dividing by the number of values
verb to intend to convey or refer to; signify
adjective unkind, spiteful, or unfair
adverb in a poor or inferior manner
In mathematics, 'mean' refers to the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the total count.
In psychology, 'mean' is used to analyze data and determine the average score or response in a study.
In statistics, 'mean' is a measure of central tendency, representing the average value of a dataset.
In economics, 'mean' can be used to describe the average value of a particular economic indicator, such as GDP or inflation rate.
In physics, 'mean' can refer to the average value of a physical quantity, such as velocity or energy.
In writing, 'mean' can refer to the average of a set of numbers or the central idea or theme of a piece of writing.
Psychologists may use 'mean' when discussing statistical data or analyzing behavior in terms of average or typical responses.