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An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.

A car is a means of transport .

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Resources; riches.

He was living beyond his means .

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A particular method for performing a task.

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A series of small tasks or steps taken to accomplish an end.

(label) The set of established forms or methods of an organized body for accomplishing a certain task or tasks.

The steps taken in an action or other legal proceeding.

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Gracious procedures .

(label) That which results; issue; product.

(Bacon)

(label) A subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task.

(label) A surgical operation.