(mathematics) A type of average, calculated as the square root of the mean of the squares, ie. Q=√x_1²+x_2²+...+x_n²/n.

Subject to a means test.

simple past tense and past participle of means-test

To subject a person to a means test, or to require a means test in order to receive a benefit

An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.

To apply a means test to an individual or group.

(mathematics) A type of average calculated as the arithmetic mean of the squares of the values divided by the arithmetic mean of the values, ie. C=(x_1²+x_2²+...+x_n²)/n/(x_1+x_2+...+x_n)/norC(x_1,x_2,...,x_n)=x_1²+x_2²+...+x_n²/x_1+x_2+...+x_n

(statistics) The mean (usually arithmetic, but possibly geometric) of all members of a population or all possible values from which a sample can be taken, as opposed to a sample mean.

(mathematics) The mean of the absolute magnitude of a function that has both positive and negative values.

plural of contraharmonic mean