fig·ure
fig·ure/ˈfiɡyər/
noun
- a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company."official census figures"synonyms: statistic, number, integer, quantity, amount, level, total, sum, data, information, particulars
- a person's bodily shape, especially that of a woman and when considered to be attractive."she had always been so proud of her figure"synonyms: physique, build, frame, body, proportions, torso, shape, form, stature, vital statistics, chassis, bod
- a person of a particular kind, especially one who is important or distinctive in some way."Williams became something of a cult figure"synonyms: person, personage, individual, man, woman, character, personality, presence, representative, embodiment, personification, epitome, symbol, representation, exemplification, exemplar
- a shape which is defined by one or more lines in two dimensions (such as a circle or a triangle), or one or more surfaces in three dimensions (such as a sphere or a cuboid), either considered mathematically in geometry or used as a decorative design."a red ground with white and blue geometric figures"synonyms: shape, pattern, design, motif, device, depiction
- a short succession of notes producing a single impression.
- the form of a syllogism, classified according to the position of the middle term.
verb
- be a significant and noticeable part of something."the issue of nuclear policy figured prominently in the talks"synonyms: feature, appear, be featured/mentioned, be referred to, participate, play a part, play a role, be conspicuous, have prominence, have a place, star
- think, consider, or expect to be the case."for years, teachers had figured him for a dullard"synonyms: suppose, think, believe, fancy, consider, expect, take it, suspect, have a sneaking suspicion, sense, assume, dare say, conclude, take it as read, presume, be of the opinion, trust, deduce, infer, gather, glean, divine, guess
- calculate or work out (an amount or value) arithmetically."my accountant figured my tax wrong"synonyms: calculate, work out, total, sum, reckon, compute, enumerate, determine, evaluate, quantify, assess, count, add up, put a figure on, tally, totalize, gauge, tot up, cast
- represent (something) in a diagram or picture."varieties of this Cape genus are figured from drawings made there"
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verb · 1. a. : to be or appear important or conspicuous. b · 2. : to perform a figure in dancing · 3. : compute, calculate · 4. : to seem rational, normal, or ...
FIGURE meaning: 1. the symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers: 2. between 1 and 9/between 10 and…. Learn more.
noun · any written symbol other than a letter, esp a whole number · another name for digit · an amount expressed numerically · plural calculations with numbers.
Someone who is referred to as a figure of a particular kind is a person who is well-known and important in some way.
/ˈfɪgə/ · noun. alternate name for the body of a human being · noun. a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) · noun. a well-known or notable person.
FIGURE meaning: 1 : a symbol that represents a number digit; 2 : a value that is expressed in numbers.
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the form or outline of something; shape of something not able to be identified. All they could see was a figure in the darkness. synonyms: · form, shape ...
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[countable, usually plural] a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information. the latest sales/crime/unemployment ...
Figure Definition · To represent in definite form; give a shape to. · To make a likeness of; depict. · To be a causal factor. · To represent mentally; imagine.