figure
Definition
- n. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
- n. a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
- n. a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
- n. an amount of money expressed numerically
Word forms
- Past tense
- figured
- Past participle
- figured
- Third person singular
- figures
- Present participle
- figuring
Example sentences
n.
The figure on the graph shows a steady increase in sales over the year.
vt.
She tried to figure out the best way to solve the problem.
vi.
I need to figure quickly how much time we have left.