means :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

way

n. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"

method

n. an instrumentality for accomplishing some end

method

n. a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

substance

n. considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"

discipline

n. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline";

pattern, convention, rule, normal

n. something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

aim, purpose, intent, intention

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

funds, finances, monetary resource, pecuniary resource, cash in hand

n. assets in the form of money

capital, working capital

n. assets available for use in the production of further assets

cash

n. money in the form of bills or coins; "there is a desperate shortage of hard cash"

money

n. the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; "we tried to collect the money he owed us"

wealth, riches

n. an abundance of material possessions and resources

holding, property, belonging, material possession

n. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; "that hat is my property"; "he is a man of property";

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