figure

/'figə/

Definition

Noun:
- A number, numeral, or digit: "figure" can refer to a symbol representing a number, or the number itself.
- A shape, form, or outline: "figure" denotes the visible shape or form of something, especially a person's body.
- A person, especially a notable one: "figure" is used to refer to a person, particularly one who is well-known or important in a certain context.
- A diagram or illustration: In texts, a "figure" is a picture, chart, or diagram that explains or illustrates something.
- A pattern or design: "figure" can mean a decorative pattern.
- A predetermined movement or series of steps: In dance or skating, a "figure" is a set sequence of movements.
Verb:
- To appear or be included: "figure" means to be a part of something or to be featured.
- To calculate or compute: "figure" means to do mathematical calculations.
- To think, believe, or conclude: "figure" is used informally to mean to think or suppose something is true.
- To represent in a diagram or picture: "figure" can mean to depict something visually.

Usage Examples

Noun: She has a slender figure. (Her body shape is thin.) He is a leading figure in the art world. (He is an important person in the art world.) Please refer to Figure 3 on page 10. (Please look at the diagram labeled 3 on page 10.) The final figure was 250. (The final number was 250.)
Verb: Costs figure heavily in our decision. (Costs are an important part of our decision.) Can you figure the total cost? (Can you calculate the total cost?) I figure it will rain tomorrow. (I think/believe it will rain tomorrow.)

Advanced Usage

"to figure that...": to believe or conclude something. I figured that you'd be late. (I believed you would be late.)
"That figures": an expression meaning something is logical, expected, or typical. He forgot his keys again? That figures. (It is typical/expected that he forgot his keys again.)

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Related Idioms

Cut a fine figure: to look impressive or attractive.
A ballpark figure: a rough, approximate number or estimate.
Go figure: an expression of resignation or puzzlement about something strange or illogical.

Noun

a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
- she made the best score on compulsory figures
a decorative or artistic work
- the coach had a design on the doors
a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
- he had a number of chores to do
- the number of parameters is small
- the figure was about a thousand
the impression produced by a person
- he cut a fine figure
- a heroic figure
an amount of money expressed numerically
- a figure of $17 was suggested
a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
a well-known or notable person
- they studied all the great names in the history of France
- she is an important figure in modern music
a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
- he made a figure of Santa Claus
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
- 0 and 1 are digits
alternative names for the body of a human being
- Leonardo studied the human body
- he has a strong physique
- the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
- the area covered can be seen from Figure 2

Verb

understand
- He didn't figure her
make a mathematical calculation or computation
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
- I can't see him on horseback!
- I can see what will happen
- I can see a risk in this strategy
be or play a part of or in
- Elections figure prominently in every government program
- How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
judge to be probable

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