by means of

phrase

: through the use of

Examples of by means of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But now, considering the lack of commitment to democratic traditions in the Bolsonarismo movement, this trend risks being derailed, ironically, by means of a democratic election. — Rafael R. Ioris, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

In 2023, more than half of Philadelphia students demonstrated preparedness by means of state exams. — Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

In 2022, Lisa completed her bulimic and alcoholic self-destruction by means of a brain bleed. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Such stocks can be issued and managed natively on a blockchain, or by means of special purpose vehicles that hold traditional stocks and issue corresponding tokens that have a claim on the shares. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by means of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove