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fig·ure

figure

 
 
pronunciation:
fIg yr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
figure out
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a number or other symbol in writing that is not a letter of the alphabet. Some examples of figures are "3" and "&."
The number for one thousand contains four figures.
similar words:
character, sign, symbol
definition 2: the shape of a human body.
His figure is much thinner now since he's been so ill.
similar words:
body, cut, frame
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part of speech: verb
inflections: figures, figuring, figured
definition: to find an answer to by using numbers.
I figured the cost of the party by adding up how much I spent on food and drinks.
synonyms:
calculate, compute
similar words:
add up, estimate
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phrase: figure out
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