n.
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : something intervening or intermediate (2) : a middle point between extremes b : a value that lies within a range of values and is computed according to a prescribed law: as (1) : ARITHMETIC MEAN (2) : EXPECTED VALUE c : either of the middle two terms of a proportion
2 plural but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end
3 plural : resources available for disposal especially : material resources affording a secure life
– by all means : most assuredly : CERTAINLY
– by means of : through the use of
– by no means : in no way : not at all