means

nouns

how a result is obtained or an end is achieved

"a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"

agency, means, way

an instrumentality for accomplishing some end

means

is a type of (narrower)

an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

considerable capital (wealth or income)

"he is a man of means"

means, substance