Meaning

of Mean

That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.

That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint.

Sense; power of thinking.

the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence?"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"