WAYS AND MEANS


Meaning of WAYS AND MEANS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun plural ]

Date: 15th century

1. : methods and resources for accomplishing something and especially for defraying expenses

2. often capitalized W&M

a. : methods and resources for raising the necessary revenues for the expenses of a nation or state

b. : a legislative committee concerned with this function

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.