figure

US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/

UK /ˈfiɡə/

A1

verb

  • To appear in a game, play or event
  • To calculate how much something will cost
  • To understand or solve something.
  • To understand after thinking; work out

other

  • To consider, believe, or conclude.
  • To calculate or work out (a sum or amount).

noun

  • Your body shape
  • Numbers in a calculation
  • A diagram or illustrative drawing in a book or magazine.
  • Doll-like thing meant to represent a person
  • Picture or diagram giving information in a text
  • Person who is very important or famous
  • A set pattern of movements in ice skating.
  • Shape of a person seen indistinctly or in outline
  • Amount that is expressed in numbers
  • A person, especially one who is important or well-known.
  • A numerical amount or value expressed in numbers.
  • A statue or other representation of a person or animal.
  • An outline or shape, especially of a person or animal.

other

  • To conclude or expect; think.

Examples

These figures don't add up.

He cut a dashing figure in his uniform.