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mean

Maths
a. the second and third terms of a proportion, as b and c in a/b = c/d
b. another name for average See also geometric mean
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mean

see MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY.
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mean

[mēn]
(mathematics)
A single number that typifies a set of numbers, such as the arithmetic mean, the geometric mean, or the expected value. Also known as mean value.
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MEAN

(Mongo, Express, Angular, Node) A software stack for Web applications. MongoDB, Express.js, Angular and Node.js comprise the system software for running JavaScript and TypeScript-based Web applications. See Angular, MongoDB and Node.js.
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