by means of

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Definition of by means ofnext
as in by
using the means or agency of He finally raised his math grade by means of tutoring and extra credit work.

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“By means of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20means%20of. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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