noun “figure”
Singular figure, Plural figures
- a drawing or diagram that shows information
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
The teacher drew a figure on the board to explain the water cycle.
- a specific amount or number
The company announced that their yearly profits reached a figure of over 2 million dollars.
- a digit (a number from 0 to 9)
Please enter the figures 2, 4, and 6 into the calculator.
- (following an adjective) a person of the given type
She quickly became a prominent figure in the world of fashion design.
- 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.
- a person or animal shown in art or stories
In the story, the main figure was a brave dog that saved the village.
- the shape of the human body
The tailor took measurements to ensure the suit would complement his athletic figure.
- (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.
- a sequence of movements on ice skates
During the competition, the young ice dancer impressed the judges with her intricate figures.
verb “figure”
Infinitiv figure; hien figures; Verg. figured; Part. Verg. figured; Ger. figuring
- to come to understand
She couldn't figure why her friend was suddenly avoiding her.
- to play a significant role in a situation
In the final decision, the customer's feedback figured prominently, influencing the product's redesign.
- to show something in a drawing or picture
The children's book artist figured the magical forest with vibrant colors and whimsical creatures.
- to calculate
They figured the cost of the project at around $2 million.
- (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.