meanssubstantiivi/miːnz/US tapa tai menetelmä jolla jotakin tehdäänShe treated him as a means to an end.
- tapa tai menetelmä jolla jotakin tehdään
He's finally seen the error of his ways.
mediumsubstantiiviˈmiː.dɪ.əmUS means, channel or agency by which an aim is achievedCable TV is an inexpensive advertising medium.
pl. media
avenuesubstantiiviˈæv.əˌnjuUKUS method or meansThere are several avenues by which we can approach this problem.
anglesubstantiiviˈæŋ.ɡl̩US (geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that inters...The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees.
- (countable) A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or fo...
If one method doesn't work, you should ask a friend to help you.
uncountable
- A conveyance: a spacious device for carrying or transporting substances, objects, people or animals
kinetic kill vehicle
leversubstantiivi/ˈliː.və/UKUS (mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or mor...With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.
- A crafty but underhanded deception
uncountable
- method by which something is done
Does she really mean what she said to him last night?
- a means for achieving an end
Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option.
- method by which a goal is achieved
pl. means to ends
- means of accomplishing something
What was the mode of entry?