figure
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ˈfɪ
fi
gure
gər
gēr
British pronunciation
/ˈfɪgə/

Definition & Meaning of "figure"in English

Figure
01

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

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The report included several figures to make the data easier to understand.
02

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

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She admired her friend 's figure, appreciating the graceful curves and proportions that made her look stunning.
03

a symbol that represents any number between 0 and 9

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In mathematics, figures are used to express numerical values.
04

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

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The museum displayed a marble figure of a Greek goddess.
05

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

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Nelson Mandela was a key figure in world history.
06

the impression or image produced by a person's appearance or manner

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She cut a striking figure in her red dress.
07

a sum or quantity of money expressed in numerals

08

a total, amount, or number of units or individuals

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The final figure exceeded expectations.
09

a set sequence of movements in dancing or skating

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The skater performed a difficult figure flawlessly.
10

a coherent perceptual unit that stands out against a background and is the focus of attention

11

a word or expression used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

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" Time is a thief " is a figure of speech.
to figure
01

to have a significant role or impact in something

Intransitive: to figure in sth
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She figures prominently in the success of the project.
02

to form an opinion or assumption about something based on available information or logic

Transitive: to figure that
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I figure she'll arrive around 6 PM, given the usual traffic.
03

to seem probable or expected to happen

Transitive: to figure to do sth
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With his skills, he figures to be a top candidate for the job.
04

to determine a numerical amount or value by performing calculations

Transitive: to figure a number or value
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She quickly figured the amount of change she was owed.
05

to reach an understanding or conclusion about something

Transitive: to figure sth
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I need more time to figure what went wrong during the experiment.
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