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11the means justify the end — ► used to say that it does not matter if the methods used to achieve something are wrong, dishonest, etc. as long as you get the result you want : »I m sorry, but reducing the wages of the lowest paid in order to save money is just not acceptable …
12a means to an end — A method designed solely to achieve a goal, without regard for the value of the method itself • • • Main Entry: ↑mean * * * a thing that is not valued or important in itself but is useful in achieving an aim a computer is merely a means to an end …
13a means to an end — ► a means to an end a thing that is not valued in itself but is useful in achieving an aim. Main Entry: ↑means …
14a\ means\ to\ an\ end — n. phr. An action leading to some end or purpose. Money for him was just a means to an end; actually he wanted power …
15(a) means to an end — something done to achieve something else. You may get tired of regular physical exercise, but it s simply a means to an end …
16a means to an end — a way of getting or achieving something that you want Information management must be regarded as a means to an end …
17Means (band) — Means Also known as Means 2 An End Origin Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Genres Christian Hardcore Post hardcore Metalcore Melodic Hardcore Pop Punk (early …
18means — W2S2 [mi:nz] n plural means ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(method)¦ 2¦(money)¦ 3 by all means! 4 by no means/not by any means 5 by means of something 6 a means to an end 7 the means of production ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1.) …
19means — [miːnz] noun [plural] the money and resources that a person or organization has available: means to do something • Large corporations have the means to pay large fines without suffering hardship. • The group has limited means. • young families… …
20means — [ minz ] (plural means) noun *** 1. ) count a method for doing or achieving something: WAY: Information is not easily obtained by any other means. an effective means for finding qualified job applicants means of: What means of transportation is… …
