Figure

usgb/ˈfɪɡjər/
noun

A number that represents something, especially an official number.

Jobless figures are now at their highest for five years.
Visual representation of "figure" - A number that represents something, especially an official number

Often appears as...

  • official figures
  • latest figures
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Official Context

Used for precise numbers in reports, news, and formal discussions.

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The latest figures show an increase in renewable energy usage.
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Impacts Perception

Numbers as 'figures' often impact how people view a situation's seriousness.

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The jobless figures have caused concern among the public.
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