Phrase guide

means to an end

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /miːnz tuː ən ɛnd/
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noun

Meaning 1

A method by which a goal is achieved.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 手段 (shǒuduàn) — method by which a goal is achieved
  • Finnish: keino — method by which a goal is achieved
  • German: Mittel zum Zweck — method by which a goal is achieved
  • Polish: środek do celu — method by which a goal is achieved
  • Spanish: medio para un fin — method by which a goal is achieved
  • Vietnamese: đầu xuôi đuôi lọt — method by which a goal is achieved