figure

/fˈɪɡɐ/

/ˈfɪɡjɝ/

[noun] [verb]

Figure

[NOUN]

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

synonyms : fig

the shape of a person's body, particularly a woman, when it is considered appealing

synonyms : anatomy

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

synonyms : digit

a recreation of a human or animal body in sculpture or drawing

a well-known or notable person

synonyms : name

public figure

the impression produced by a person

an amount of money expressed numerically

a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

synonyms : number

a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

a decorative or artistic work

synonyms : design

pattern

a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

antonyms : ground

language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

synonyms : figure of speech

image

trope

to figure

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to think that something is the case

synonyms : envision

judge to be probable

synonyms : calculate

be or play a part of or in

synonyms : enter

make a mathematical calculation or computation

synonyms : calculate

understand

Examples

1. "Where did you get those figures from?"

2. He makes King Lear a truly tragic figure.

3. Her sales figures were higher than the rest of the team put together.

4. She has a slim figure and always looks elegant in her outfits.

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