meaning

[mee-ning] / ˈmi nɪŋ /

NOUN

message, signification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connotation content context definition effect essence explanation hint implication interpretation nuance sense significance spirit subject substance understanding value

STRONG

acceptation allusion bearing denotation drift force gist heart import intimation meat nitty-gritty pith point purport stuff suggestion symbolization tenor thrust upshot worth

WEAK

bottom line name of the game nature of beast nuts and bolts subject matter

Antonyms

STRONG

exterior exteriority outside

NOUN

intention, aim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

idea intent interest purpose

STRONG

animus design end goal object plan point trend

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At the start of 2025, the charity moved to a new premises and adopted a new database system, meaning it is not possible to compare this year's figures with previous reports, it said.

From BBC

More than half are deemed to be economically inactive, meaning they are not looking for work.

From BBC

Still, together, Russia and Iran are responsible for over 11% of the world’s oil production, meaning that expunging them from the global oil trade would be challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kumar said he would forever be connected to the victims' families, who had long called for a judge-led statutory inquiry, meaning witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.

From BBC

In comparison, YouGov is an "opt-in" survey company, meaning people volunteer themselves to take part, in exchange for points, which can be converted to cash.

From BBC

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