Pronunciation

/ˈfɪɡjər/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A shape, form, or outline, especially that of a human body or part thereof. For example: “The sculpture had a graceful figure.”
• Noun: A numerical value representing a quantity. For instance: “The figure for unemployment rose sharply last month.”
• Noun: A diagram, chart, or illustration used to represent data visually. Example: “The pie chart shows the figures for market share.”
• Noun: A person’s appearance or physique, often referring to fitness or attractiveness. Example: “She works out regularly to maintain a good figure.”
• Noun: A character or symbol in writing or printing, e.g., punctuation marks, numerals, or letters. Example: “The teacher explained the difference between vowels and consonant figures.”
• Verb (v): To calculate or estimate a number or amount. Example: “We need to figure out our expenses for this project.”
• Verb: To understand or solve something after thinking about it. Example: “I finally figured out how to fix the computer.”
• Verb: To portray or depict in a drawing, painting, or sculpture. Example: “The artist figured his subject with great accuracy.”
• Verb: To include or consider something as part of a plan or situation. Example: “In my plans, I’ve figured a week for vacation.”

Phrases

• “Cut a figure”: To make an impression, usually a striking one.
• “Figure of speech”: A word or phrase used in a non-literal sense to create rhetorical effect.
• “Figure in/out”: To calculate or determine something; also to include or be a part of something.
• “A fine figure of a man/woman”: Referring to someone who has an attractive appearance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The dancer’s lithe figure moved gracefully across the stage.”
• Verb: “They spent hours figuring out the complex math problem.”
• Noun (data): “According to the latest figures, our sales have increased by 20%.”
• Noun (character): “Make sure to place the decimal figure correctly.”

Synonyms

• Noun (shape/form): Form, silhouette, shape, contour, outline.
• Noun (quantity/number): Number, statistic, datum, amount.
• Noun (person’s physique): Physique, build, stature, appearance.
• Verb (calculate/estimate): Calculate, estimate, reckon, compute.
• Verb (understand/solve): Work out, decipher, unravel, comprehend.
• Verb (depict/portray): Depict, illustrate, represent, sketch.