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what does it mean vs what is it mean

The correct phrase is 'what does it mean?' This is a common question structure in English when asking for the meaning of something. 'What is it mean?' is incorrect and not commonly used.

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what does it mean

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask for the meaning of something. It follows the question structure of 'what' + 'does' + subject + 'mean'.
  • Shared decision-making in the medical encounter: what does it mean? (or it takes at least two to tango). Soc Sci Med. 1997 Mar;44(5):681-92. doi: ...

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what is it mean

This phrase is incorrect in English and should not be used.

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