Merely that he saw it as a means to an end.
Thus, the marriage was seen as a means to benefit both families.
We see technology as a means to support learning in all subjects, not just computer skills.
I see it as a means to an end even more now.
She saw our father as a means to gain status.
He also sees television as a means to another end.
For those with this viewpoint, pain is seen as a means to an end.
Planning is not seen as a means for advancing the business.
I see cooperation in science and technology as an excellent means of building such a relationship.
But others see new uses as a means for getting better returns.