Meaning of 'figure'

noun

a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

Example: "I made the best score on compulsory figures."

noun

a decorative or artistic work

Synonyms: pattern

noun

a model of a bodily form, especially of a person

Example: "I made a figure of my favorite footballer."

noun

the impression produced by a person

Example: "Their figure was striking against the new fallen snow."

noun

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

Synonyms: number

noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

Synonyms: shape

noun

a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

noun

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

Synonyms: fig

noun

language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

Synonyms: image trope figure of speech

noun

a well-known or notable person

Synonyms: name public figure

noun

an amount of money expressed numerically

Example: "a figure of $17 was suggested"

noun

one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

Synonyms: digit

noun

a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

verb

understand

Example: "We didn't figure them."

verb

make a mathematical calculation or computation

Synonyms: cipher cypher work out reckon calculate compute

verb

judge to be probable

Synonyms: estimate forecast reckon calculate count on

verb

imagine

Synonyms: fancy project image picture see visualize visualise envision

verb

be or play a part of or in

Example: "Elections figure prominently in every government program"

Synonyms: enter