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figure (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “figure”

enkelvoud figure, meervoud figures
  1. figuur
    The teacher drew a figure on the board to explain the water cycle.
  2. cijfer
    The company announced that their yearly profits reached a figure of over 2 million dollars.
  3. cijfer (getal tussen 0 en 9)
    Please enter the figures 2, 4, and 6 into the calculator.
  4. figuur (in de zin van een persoon van het gegeven type)
    She quickly became a prominent figure in the world of fashion design.
  5. silhouet
    In the dim light, she could barely make out the figure of someone standing at the end of the hallway.
  6. figuur (in kunst of verhalen)
    In the story, the main figure was a brave dog that saved the village.
  7. figuur (lichaamsvorm)
    The tailor took measurements to ensure the suit would complement his athletic figure.
  8. figuur (muzikale figuur)
    The piano piece was memorable for its haunting figures that lingered long after the performance ended.
  9. figuurschaatsen (beweging)
    During the competition, the young ice dancer impressed the judges with her intricate figures.

werkwoord “figure”

infinitief figure; hij figures; verleden tijd figured; volt. deelw. figured; ger. figuring
  1. begrijpen
    She couldn't figure why her friend was suddenly avoiding her.
  2. een rol spelen
    In the final decision, the customer's feedback figured prominently, influencing the product's redesign.
  3. afbeelden
    The children's book artist figured the magical forest with vibrant colors and whimsical creatures.
  4. berekenen
    They figured the cost of the project at around $2 million.
  5. bezifferen (in muziek, het aangeven van tonen boven de bas met cijfers)
    The composer figured the bass line meticulously to ensure the harmony was clear to the performers.