手段 — meaning in English

English meaning

• means noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
• procedure noun An established way of carrying out a task, made up of a series of set steps.
• route noun The path or course taken to get from one place to another.
• way noun A road, path, or route from one place to another.

Senses

手段 is used for these senses in English:

• in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
• means An instrument or condition to achieve a result. [late 14th c.]
• procedure A particular method for performing a task.
• route (figuratively) One of multiple methods or approaches to doing something.
• way A method or manner of doing something; a mannerism.

means — full definition

1. noun A method, tool, or resource used to achieve a particular result.
2. noun Financial resources or wealth.

procedure — full definition

1. noun An established way of carrying out a task, made up of a series of set steps.
2. noun A surgical operation.

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