(now chiefly in the plural) A method or course of action used to achieve some result.
(in the singular) An intermediate step or intermediate steps.
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium.
The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument.
The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms; the arithmetic mean.
Any function of multiple variables that satisfies certain properties and yields a number representative of its arguments; or, the number so yielded; a measure of central tendency.
Either of the two numbers in the middle of a conventionally presented proportion, as 2 and 3 in 1:2=3:6.
Resources; riches.
An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.
To lament.
To intend.
To convey (a meaning).
To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says).
To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result).
(usually with to) To be of some level of importance.