means to an end

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /miːnz tuː ən ɛnd/

Noun

means to an end (plural means to an end or means to ends)

A method by which a goal is achieved.

Antonyms

end in itself

Translations

method by which a goal is achieved

German: Mittel zum Zweck n

Spanish: medio para un fin m

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