The architect's plans are marked by a pleasing economy of means. With a few well-placed walls she creates rooms that feel generous and distinct, sparing the client both expense and clutter.
As used in the text, what does the word "means" most nearly mean?
- A
average values
- B
income
- C
intentions
- Dcheck_circle
resources used
Explanation
She creates effects with few resources — the "tools/materials" sense of "means" — distinct from the verb "intends," the statistical mean, or wealth.