Figure
noun
A number that represents something, especially an official number.
Jobless figures are now at their highest for five years.
Often appears as...
- official figures
- latest figures
noun
A person's body shape.
She always had a good figure.
Often appears as...
- keep one's figure
- lose one's figure
noun
A person of influence or importance.
He was a dominant figure in the music industry.
Often appears as...
- prominent figure
- leading figure
noun
A drawing or diagram that illustrates something.
Refer to figure 1.1 for a visual representation.
Often appears as...
- figure 1
- figure 2
Usage tips
Academic
noun
An amount of money.
The exact figure was not disclosed.
Often appears as...
- six-figure sum
- seven-figure sum
verb
Consider or think about.
I figure we should arrive by 6 pm.
Often appears as...
- figure that
- figure out
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Colloquial
verb
Calculate or estimate.
Can you figure out how much we owe?
Often appears as...
- figure out
- figure up
noun
A number that represents something, especially an official number.
Jobless figures are now at their highest for five years.
Often appears as...
- official figures
- latest figures
noun
A person's body shape.
She always had a good figure.
Often appears as...
- keep one's figure
- lose one's figure
noun
A person of influence or importance.
He was a dominant figure in the music industry.
Often appears as...
- prominent figure
- leading figure
noun
A drawing or diagram that illustrates something.
Refer to figure 1.1 for a visual representation.
Often appears as...
- figure 1
- figure 2
Usage tips
Academic
noun
An amount of money.
The exact figure was not disclosed.
Often appears as...
- six-figure sum
- seven-figure sum
verb
Consider or think about.
I figure we should arrive by 6 pm.
Often appears as...
- figure that
- figure out
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Calculate or estimate.
Can you figure out how much we owe?
Often appears as...
- figure out
- figure up
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Official Context
Used for precise numbers in reports, news, and formal discussions.
The latest figures show an increase in renewable energy usage.
Pro Tip 2/2Impacts Perception
Numbers as 'figures' often impact how people view a situation's seriousness.
The jobless figures have caused concern among the public.
Pro Tip 1/2Official Context
Used for precise numbers in reports, news, and formal discussions.
The latest figures show an increase in renewable energy usage.
Pro Tip 2/2Impacts Perception
Numbers as 'figures' often impact how people view a situation's seriousness.
The jobless figures have caused concern among the public.
Pro Tip 1/2Official Context
Used for precise numbers in reports, news, and formal discussions.
The latest figures show an increase in renewable energy usage.
Pro Tip 2/2Impacts Perception
Numbers as 'figures' often impact how people view a situation's seriousness.
The jobless figures have caused concern among the public.
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Snoop Dogg
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Etta James
American Musician
I figured I could do 'It's A Man's Man's Man's World', because I believe it's the truth.
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Joe Namath
American Athlete
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American Philosopher
I really don't mind dying because I figure I haven't wasted this life.
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Mae West
American Actress
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Statesman
I myself consider myself the most powerful figure in the world.
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