figure

//ˈfɪɡjər//
B1Frequency Level 4Neutral
Visual representation of figure

Noun

figureSingular
figuresPlural
1

A number or numerical symbol, especially one used in calculations or statistics.

The report contains many important figures and statistics.

2

The shape or form of a person's body, especially a woman's body.

She has a slim figure.

3

A person, especially one of a particular kind or in a particular role.

She is an important figure in modern art.

4

A diagram, illustration, or drawing, especially in a book or document.

Please refer to Figure 3 on page 15.

5

A geometric shape or form, such as a circle, square, or triangle.

The students learned to draw geometric figures like circles and triangles.

6

A representation of a human or animal form in art or sculpture.

The museum displays ancient bronze figures of horses and warriors.

Verb

figuredPast tense
figuredPast participle
figuringPresent participle
figuresThird-person singular
1

To calculate or work out something using numbers or reasoning.

Can you figure out how much we need to pay?

2

To think, consider, or conclude something.

I figured he was telling the truth.

3

To appear or be included in something; to play a part or role.

Her name figures prominently in the report.

figure - Deep Vocabulary