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Discover LudwigThe expression "had meant" is correct and can be used in written English
You can use it when you are talking about something that was previously intended to happen or to be true, but is no longer the case. For example, "We had meant to go out for dinner, but plans changed."
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But is this what Stella had meant?
(Apparently, she had meant to call 411).
England had meant liberation for Pissarro père.
The driver had meant no harm.
He had meant what he said.
That was exactly what she had meant.
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That has meant some changes.
What might they have meant?
This has meant painful cuts.
Could it all have meant so little?
It has meant a big financial investment.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com