figure (EN)

noun, verb

noun “figure”

1. a drawing or diagram that shows information
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   The teacher drew a figure on the board to explain the water cycle.
2. a specific amount or number
   The company announced that their yearly profits reached a figure of over 2 million dollars.
3. a digit (a number from 0 to 9)
   Please enter the figures 2, 4, and 6 into the calculator.
4. (following an adjective) a person of the given type
   She quickly became a prominent figure in the world of fashion design.
5. the shape of a person seen from far away or not clearly
   In the dim light, she could barely make out the figure of someone standing at the end of the hallway.
6. a person or animal shown in art or stories
   In the story, the main figure was a brave dog that saved the village.
7. the shape of the human body
   The tailor took measurements to ensure the suit would complement his athletic figure.
8. (in music) a short sequence of notes that creates a distinct musical idea
   The piano piece was memorable for its haunting figures that lingered long after the performance ended.
9. a sequence of movements on ice skates
   During the competition, the young ice dancer impressed the judges with her intricate figures.

verb “figure”

1. to come to understand
   She couldn't figure why her friend was suddenly avoiding her.
2. to play a significant role in a situation
   In the final decision, the customer's feedback figured prominently, influencing the product's redesign.
3. to show something in a drawing or picture
   The children's book artist figured the magical forest with vibrant colors and whimsical creatures.
4. to calculate
   They figured the cost of the project at around $2 million.
5. (in music) to tones above the bass using numbers
   The composer figured the bass line meticulously to ensure the harmony was clear to the performers.