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 figure figure /ˈfɪgjɝ/

noun

  1. () A diagram or picture illustrating textual material  ( fig , figure )
    a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
     The area covered can be seen from Figure 2
    the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
  2. () Alternative names for the body of a human being  ( bod , build , chassis , anatomy , human body , material body , physical body , physique , soma , figure , flesh , form , frame , shape )
    alternative names for the body of a human being
     Leonardo studied the human body
    Leonardo studied the human body
     He has a strong physique
    he has a strong physique
     The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
    the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
  3. () One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration  ( digit , figure )
    one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
     0 and 1 are digits
    0 and 1 are digits
  4. () A model of a bodily form (especially of a person)  ( figure )
    a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
     He made a figure of Santa Claus
    he made a figure of Santa Claus
  5. () A well-known or notable person  ( public figure , name , figure )
    a well-known or notable person
     They studied all the great names in the history of France
    they studied all the great names in the history of France
     She is an important figure in modern music
    she is an important figure in modern music
  6. () The impression produced by a person  ( figure )
    the impression produced by a person
     He cut a fine figure
    he cut a fine figure
     A heroic figure
    a heroic figure
  7. () An amount of money expressed numerically  ( figure )
    an amount of money expressed numerically
     A figure of $17 was suggested
    a figure of $17 was suggested
  8. () A combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape  ( figure )
    a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
      The mathematician studied the geometric figure, trying to prove a theorem.
    The mathematician studied the geometric figure, trying to prove a theorem.
  9. () The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals  ( figure , number )
    the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
     The number of parameters is small
    the number of parameters is small
     The figure was about a thousand
    the figure was about a thousand
  10. A predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating  ( figure )
    a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
     She made the best score on compulsory figures
    she made the best score on compulsory figures
  11. A decorative or artistic work  ( figure , design , pattern )
    a decorative or artistic work
     The coach had a design on the doors
    the coach had a design on the doors
  12. A unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground  ( figure )
    a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
  13. Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense  ( figure , trope , figure of speech , image )
    language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

verb

  1. () Judge to be probable  ( count on , forecast , calculate , estimate , figure , reckon )
    judge to be probable
      We need to calculate the total cost of the project before presenting it.
    We need to calculate the total cost of the project before presenting it.
  2. () Be or play a part of or in  ( enter , figure )
    be or play a part of or in
     Elections figure prominently in every government program
    Elections figure prominently in every government program
     How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
    How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
  3. () Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind  ( image , project , visualise [British] , envision , fancy , figure , picture , see , visualize )
    imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
     I can't see him on horseback!
    I can't see him on horseback!
     I can see what will happen
    I can see what will happen
     I can see a risk in this strategy
    I can see a risk in this strategy
  4. () [ N. American] (mathematics) make a mathematical calculation or computation  ( cipher , cypher , work out , calculate , compute , figure [ N. American] , reckon )
    (mathematics) make a mathematical calculation or computation
      He used a calculator to calculate the complex equation.
    He used a calculator to calculate the complex equation.
  5. () Understand  ( figure )
    understand
     He didn't figure her
    He didn't figure her