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ways and means in British Englishplural noun1. the revenues and methods of raising the revenues needed for the functioning of a state or other political unit 2. (usually capital) a standing committee of the US House of Representatives that supervises all financial legislation 3. the methods and resources for accomplishing some purpose ways and means in American English 1. methods and resources at the disposal of a person, company, etc. 2. methods of raising money; specif., such methods, including legislation, in government Examples of 'ways and means' in a sentenceways and means A good thing that ways and means were available for dealing with it. Synonyms of 'ways and means'capability, methods, procedure, way More Synonyms of ways and means discussing ways and means of improving productivity Synonyms methods procedure way course resources tools wherewithal See wayAdditional synonymsDefinition possession of the necessary skill or power to do something No one had faith in his ability to do the job. Synonyms capability, power, potential, facility, capacity, qualification, competence, proficiency, competency, potentialityDefinition the ability to do something Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited. Synonyms ability, power, strength, facility, gift, intelligence, efficiency, genius, faculty, capability, forte, readiness, aptitude, aptness, competence or competency Nearby words ofways and means - wayfarer
- wayfaring
- waylay
- ways and means
- wayward
- weak
- weak-willed
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