figure

fig·ure

F0115300 (fĭg′yər) n. 1. a. A written or printed symbol representing something other than a letter, especially a number. b. figures Mathematical calculations: good at figures. c. An amount represented in numbers: sold for a large figure. d. figures One of the digits specified as making up a larger number: a salary in the six figures. 2. a. Mathematics A geometric form consisting of any combination of points, lines, or planes: A triangle is a plane figure. b. The outline, form, or silhouette of a thing: saw the figure of a cat in the window. c. The shape or form of a human body: a fashion model with an attractive figure. d. An indistinct object or shape: The figures in the mist turned out to be lampposts. 3. A person, especially a well-known one: a famous historical figure. 4. Impression or appearance made: cut a dashing figure at the reception. 5. A person, animal, or object that symbolizes something. 6. A pictorial or sculptural representation, especially of the human body. 7. a. A diagram: drew a figure of the office layout. b. A design or pattern, as in a textile: silk with a paisley figure. c. An illustration printed from an engraved plate or block. 8. a. A configuration or distinct group of steps in a dance. b. A pattern traced by a series of movements, as in ice skating. 9. Music A brief melodic or harmonic unit often constituting the basis of a larger phrase or structure. 10. Logic Any one of the forms that a syllogism can take, given one of the four possible arrangements of the middle term. v. fig·ured, fig·ur·ing, fig·ures v. tr. 1. Mathematics To calculate with numbers: figured the sum to be nearly a million. 2. To make a likeness of; depict. 3. To adorn with a design or figures. 4. Music a. To write a sequence of conventionalized numbers below or above (the bassline) to indicate harmony. b. To embellish with an ornamental pattern. 5. a. To conclude, believe, or predict: I never figured that this would happen. b. To consider or regard: figured them as con artists. v. intr. 1. Mathematics To calculate; compute. 2. a. To be or seem important or prominent: a key fact that figures in our understanding of what happened. b. To be pertinent or involved: His advice barely figured in my decision. 3. Informal To seem reasonable or expected: "I found my keys in the sofa." "Well, that figures, given that you were sitting there last night." Phrasal Verbs: figure in To add in or include, as in making an account: figured in travel expenses when estimating the cost. figure on Informal 1. To depend on: We figured on your support. 2. To take into consideration; expect: I figured on an hour's delay. 3. To plan: We figure on leaving at noon. figure out 1. To discover or decide: Let's figure out a way to help. 2. To solve or decipher: Can you figure out this puzzle? Idiom: go figure Used in the imperative to indicate the unexpectedness or absurdity of something.

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[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin figūra; see dheigh- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

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fig′ur·er n. Synonyms: figure, design, device, motif, pattern
These nouns denote an element or arrangement of elements in a decorative composition: a tapestry with a floral figure; a rug with a geometric design; a brooch with a fanciful and intricate device; a scarf with a heart motif; fabric with a plaid pattern. See Also Synonyms at calculate, form.

figure

(ˈfɪɡə; US ˈfɪɡjər) n1. (Mathematics) any written symbol other than a letter, esp a whole number2. (Mathematics) another name for digit²3. (Mathematics) an amount expressed numerically: a figure of 1800 was suggested. 4. (plural) calculations with numbers: he's good at figures. 5. visible shape or form; outline6. the human form, esp as regards size or shape: a girl with a slender figure. 7. a slim bodily shape (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's figure)8. a character or personage, esp a prominent or notable one; personality: a figure in politics. 9. the impression created by a person through behaviour (esp in the phrase to cut a fine, bold, etc, figure)10. a. a person as impressed on the mind: the figure of Napoleon. b. (in combination): father-figure. 11. (Art Terms) a representation in painting or sculpture, esp of the human form12. an illustration or explanatory diagram in a text13. a representative object or symbol; emblem14. (Crafts) a pattern or design, as on fabric or in wood15. (Dancing) a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating16. (Mathematics) geometry any combination of points, lines, curves, or planes. A plane figure, such as a circle, encloses an area; a solid figure such as a sphere, encloses a volume17. (Rhetoric) rhetoric See figure of speech18. (Logic) logic one of the four possible arrangements of the three terms in the premises of a syllogism. Compare mood²²19. (Music, other) music a. a numeral written above or below a note in a part. See figured bass, thorough bassb. a characteristic short pattern of notesvb20. (when: tr, often foll by up) to calculate or compute (sums, amounts, etc)21. (tr; usually takes a clause as object) informal chiefly US and Canadian and NZ to think or conclude; consider22. (tr) to represent by a diagram or illustration23. (Textiles) (tr) to pattern or mark with a design24. (Art Terms) (tr) to depict or portray in a painting, etc25. (Rhetoric) (tr) rhetoric to express by means of a figure of speech26. (tr) to imagine27. (Music, other) (tr) music a. to decorate (a melody line or part) with ornamentationb. to provide figures above or below (a bass part) as an indication of the accompanying harmonies required. See figured bass, thorough bass28. (usually foll by: in) to be included: his name figures in the article. 29. (intr) informal to accord with expectation; be logical: it figures that he wouldn't come. 30. go figure informal an expression of surprise, astonishment, wonder, etc[C13: from Latin figūra a shape, from fingere to mould] ˈfigureless adj ˈfigurer n

fig•ure

(ˈfɪg yər; esp. Brit. ˈfɪg ər)

n., v. -ured, -ur•ing. n. 1. a numerical symbol, esp. an Arabic numeral. 2. an amount or value expressed in numbers. 3. figures, the use of numbers in calculating; arithmetic. 4. a written symbol other than a letter. 5. the form or shape of something; outline. 6. the bodily form or frame: a graceful figure. 7. a character or personage, esp. one of distinction: a well-known figure in society. 8. the appearance or impression made by a person or sometimes a thing. 9. a representation, pictorial or sculptured, esp. of the human form. 10. an emblem, type, or symbol: The dove is a figure of peace. 11. a figure of speech. 12. a textural pattern, as in cloth or wood. 13. a distinct movement or division of a dance. 14. a movement or series of movements in skating. 15. a short succession of musical notes, as either a melody or a group of chords, that produces a single complete and distinct impression. 16. a combination of geometric elements disposed in a plane shape or solid form, as a circle, polygon, or sphere. 17. Logic. the form of a categorical syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term. v.t. 18. to compute or calculate (often fol. by up): to figure up a total. 19. to express in figures. 20. to mark or adorn with a design or pattern. 21. to represent or express by a figure of speech. 22. to represent by a pictorial or sculptured figure, a diagram, or the like; picture or depict; trace (an outline, silhouette, etc.). 23. Informal. to conclude, judge, reason, or think: I figured that you wanted me to stay. v.i. 24. to compute or work with numerical figures. 25. to be or appear: Your name figures importantly in my report. 26. Informal. to be logical, expected, or reasonable: It figures: when I have the time to travel, I don't have the money. 27. figure on, a. to count or rely on. b. to take into consideration; plan on. 28. figure out, a. to understand; solve. b. to calculate; compute. [1175–1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin figūra shape, trope, derivative of fingere to shape] fig′ur•a•ble, adj. fig′ure•less, adj. fig′ur•er, n.

figure

Past participle: figured
Gerund: figuring

Imperative
figure
figure

Present
I figure
you figure
he/she/it figures
we figure
you figure
they figure

Preterite
I figured
you figured
he/she/it figured
we figured
you figured
they figured

Present Continuous
I am figuring
you are figuring
he/she/it is figuring
we are figuring
you are figuring
they are figuring

Present Perfect
I have figured
you have figured
he/she/it has figured
we have figured
you have figured
they have figured

Past Continuous
I was figuring
you were figuring
he/she/it was figuring
we were figuring
you were figuring
they were figuring

Past Perfect
I had figured
you had figured
he/she/it had figured
we had figured
you had figured
they had figured

Future
I will figure
you will figure
he/she/it will figure
we will figure
you will figure
they will figure

Future Perfect
I will have figured
you will have figured
he/she/it will have figured
we will have figured
you will have figured
they will have figured

Future Continuous
I will be figuring
you will be figuring
he/she/it will be figuring
we will be figuring
you will be figuring
they will be figuring

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been figuring
you have been figuring
he/she/it has been figuring
we have been figuring
you have been figuring
they have been figuring

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been figuring
you will have been figuring
he/she/it will have been figuring
we will have been figuring
you will have been figuring
they will have been figuring

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been figuring
you had been figuring
he/she/it had been figuring
we had been figuring
you had been figuring
they had been figuring

Conditional
I would figure
you would figure
he/she/it would figure
we would figure
you would figure
they would figure

Past Conditional
I would have figured
you would have figured
he/she/it would have figured
we would have figured
you would have figured
they would have figured

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	figure - a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2"figillustration - artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
	2.	figure - alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak"bod, chassis, human body, material body, physical body, physique, flesh, build, anatomy, frame, shape, soma, formindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"human, human being, homo, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriagebody, organic structure, physical structure - the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire"person - a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person"juvenile body - the body of a young personadult body - the body of an adult human beingmale body - the body of a male human beingfemale body - the body of a female human being
	3.	figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits"digitinteger, whole number - any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero; "an integer is a number that is not a fraction"binary digit - either 0 or 1 in binary notationoctal digit - a digit from 0 to 7 in octal notationdecimal digit - a digit from 0 to 9 in decimal notationduodecimal digit - a digit from 0 to 11 in duodecimal notationhexadecimal digit - a digit from 0 to 15 in hexadecimal notationsignificant digit, significant figure - any digit of a number that is known with certainty; any digit of a number beginning with the leftmost non-zero digit and ending with the rightmost non-zero digit (or a zero considered to be the exact value); "he calculated the answer to four significant figures"0, cypher, nought, zero, cipher - a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number1, ace, one, single, unity, I - the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one"2, II, two, deuce - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number3, deuce-ace, III, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika, tierce, leash - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and oneIV, Little Joe, quadruplet, quartet, quatern, 4, four, quaternion, quaternity, tetrad, foursome, quaternary - the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one5, cinque, fin, five, fivesome, Little Phoebe, pentad, Phoebe, quint, quintuplet, quintet, V - the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one6, Captain Hicks, half a dozen, hexad, sestet, sextuplet, sise, six, sixer, VI, sextet - the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one7, heptad, septenary, septet, seven, sevener, VII - the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one8, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octet, octonary, ogdoad, VIII - the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one9, ennead, IX, Nina from Carolina, nine, niner - the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
	4.	figure - a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); "he made a figure of Santa Claus"dummy - a figure representing the human formfigurehead - figure on the bow of some sailing vesselsfigurine, statuette - a small carved or molded figuresimulation, model - representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)marionette, puppet - a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteersnowman - a figure of a person made of packed snow
	5.	figure - a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music"public figure, nameimportant person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
	6.	figure - a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shapeshape, form - the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"equilateral - a figure whose sides are all equalpencil - a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a pointplane figure, two-dimensional figure - a two-dimensional shapesolid figure, three-dimensional figure - a three-dimensional shapesubfigure - a figure that is a part of another figureparallel - (mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes); "parallels never meet"
	7.	figure - an amount of money expressed numerically; "a figure of $17 was suggested"amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money - a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient"
	8.	figure - the impression produced by a person; "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure"effect, impression - an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"
	9.	figure - the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand"numberamount - the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people"numerosity, numerousness, multiplicity - a large numberpreponderance, prevalence - a superiority in numbers or amount; "a preponderance of evidence against the defendant"countlessness, innumerableness - a number beyond countingbulk, majority - the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; "the majority of his customers prefer it"; "the bulk of the work is finished"minority - being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; "when the vote was taken they were in the minority"; "he held a minority position"fewness - the quality of being small in numberroundness - the quality of being round numbers; "he gave us the results in round numbers, but their roundness didn't affect the point he was making"
	10.	figure - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sensefigure of speech, trope, imagecakewalk - an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk"blind alley - (figurative) a course of action that is unproductive and offers no hope of improvement; "all the clues led the police into blind alleys"; "so far every road that we've been down has turned out to be a blind alley"megahit, smash hit, blockbuster - an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)sleeper - an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer"home run, bell ringer, bull's eye, mark - something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run"housecleaning - (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions; "more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms"; "many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners"goldbrick - anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthlesslens - (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood; "the writer is the lens through which history can be seen"rhetorical device - a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)conceit - an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar thingsirony - a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occursexaggeration, hyperbole - extravagant exaggerationkenning - conventional metaphoric name for something, used especially in Old English and Old Norse poetrymetaphor - a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similaritymetonymy - substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads')oxymoron - conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')prosopopoeia, personification - representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creaturesimile - a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')synecdoche - substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versazeugma - use of a word to govern two or more words though appropriate to only one; "`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma"domino effect - the consequence of one event setting off a chain of similar events (like a falling domino causing a whole row of upended dominos to fall)flip side - a different aspect of something (especially the opposite aspect); "the flip side of your positive qualities sometimes get out of control"; "on the flip side of partnerships he talked about their competition"period - the end or completion of something; "death put a period to his endeavors"; "a change soon put a period to my tranquility"summer - the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty; "the golden summer of his life"dawn - an opening time period; "it was the dawn of the Roman Empire"evening - a later concluding time period; "it was the evening of the Roman Empire"rainy day - a (future) time of financial need; "I am saving for a rainy day"
	11.	figure - a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a groundpercept, perception, perceptual experience - the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a conceptground - a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
	12.	figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"pattern, designargyle, argyll - a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotlandbear claw - an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American potterydamascene - a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steeldecal, decalcomania - either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surfacedecoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautifydevice - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.herringbone pattern, herringbone - a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroiderylinocut - a design carved in relief into a block of linoleummandala - any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditationmihrab - (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Meccamotif, motive - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decorationpolka dot - design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spotspyrograph - a design produced by pyrographyscreen saver - (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time; "screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long"sunburst - a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from ittattoo - a design on the skin made by tattooingtetraskele, tetraskelion - a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a centertriskele, triskelion - a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a centerweave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabricmarking - a pattern of marks
	13.	figure - a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures"maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"figure eight - a skating figure that carves an 8 in the icespread eagle - a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line
Verb	1.	figure - judge to be probablecount on, estimate, forecast, reckon, calculatepass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people"take into account, allow - allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something; "I allow for this possibility"; "The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash"
	2.	figure - be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?"enterbe - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"
	3.	figure - imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy"envision, fancy, picture, visualize, image, visualise, see, projectrealize, see, understand, realise - perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea"visualise, visualize - form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract; "Mathematicians often visualize"conceive of, envisage, ideate, imagine - form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the president?"
	4.	figure - make a mathematical calculation or computationcompute, calculate, cipher, cypher, reckon, work outmath, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangementreason - think logically; "The children must learn to reason"quantise, quantize - apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor; "Quantize gravity"work out - be calculated; "The fees work out to less than $1,000"extract - calculate the root of a numberprocess - perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information; "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech"prorate - divide or assess proportionally; "The rent was prorated for the rest of the month"miscalculate, misestimate - calculate incorrectly; "I miscalculated the number of guests at the wedding"recalculate - calculate anew; "The costs had to be recalculated"average out, average - compute the average offactor, factor in, factor out - resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15"add together, add - make an addition by combining numbers; "Add 27 and 49, please!"deduct, subtract, take off - make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck"multiply - combine by multiplication; "multiply 10 by 15"fraction, divide - perform a division; "Can you divide 49 by seven?"interpolate, extrapolate - estimate the value ofdifferentiate - calculate a derivative; take the derivativeintegrate - calculate the integral of; calculate by integrationsurvey - plot a map of (land)estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"budget - make a budgetcapitalise, capitalize - compute the present value of a business or an incomesolve, resolve - find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x"figure out, puzzle out, solve, lick, work out, work - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"
	5.	figure - understand; "He didn't figure her"colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speechapprehend, comprehend, get the picture, grok, savvy, grasp, compass, dig - get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

figure

noun1. statistic, amount, total, quantity, number No one really knows the true figures.2. digit, character, symbol, number, numeral, cipher deduct the second figure from the first3. outline, form, shape, shadow, profile, silhouette A figure appeared in the doorway.4. representation, image, likeness a life-size bronze figure of a woman5. shape, build, body, frame, proportions, chassis (slang), torso, physique Take pride in your health and your figure.6. personage, force, face (informal), leader, person, individual, character, presence, somebody, personality, celebrity, worthy, notable, big name, dignitary, notability The movement is supported by key figures.7. diagram, drawing, picture, illustration, representation, sketch, emblem Figure 26 shows a small circular garden of herbs.8. design, shape, pattern, device, motif, depiction The impulsive singer had the figure cut into his shaven hair.9. price, cost, value, amount, total, sum It's hard to put a figure on the damage.verb1. suppose, think, believe, expect, guess I figure I'll learn from experience.2. make sense, follow, be expected, add up, go without saying, seem reasonable When I finished, he said, `Yeah. That figures'.3. (usually with in) feature, act, appear, contribute to, be included, be mentioned, play a part, be featured, have a place in, be conspicuous I didn't figure in his plans.4. calculate, work out, compute, tot up, add, total, count, reckon, sum, tally Figure the interest rate.figure on something (U.S. informal) plan on, depend on, rely on, count on, bargain on I never figured on that scenario.figure out calculate, reckon, work out, compute I want to figure out how much it'll cost.figure something or someone out understand, make out, fathom, make head or tail of (informal), see, solve, resolve, comprehend, make sense of, decipher, think through, suss (out) (slang) How do you figure that out? I can't figure that guy out at all.

figure

noun1. Arithmetic calculations.Used in plural:arithmetic, computation, number (used in plural).2. The external outline of a thing:cast, configuration, form, pattern, shape.3. An element or a component in a decorative composition:design, device, motif, motive, pattern.verb1. To ascertain by mathematics:calculate, cast, cipher, compute, reckon.2. Informal. To have an opinion:believe, consider, deem, hold, opine, think.Informal: judge.Idiom: be of the opinion.phrasal verb
figure onInformal. To look forward to confidently:anticipate, await, bargain for (or on), count on, depend on (or upon), expect, look for, wait (for).phrasal verb
figure out1. Informal. To find a solution for:clear up, decipher, explain, resolve, solve, unravel.Informal: dope out.Idiom: get to the bottom of.2. Informal. To arrive at an answer to (a mathematical problem):solve, work, work out.

Translations

人形估计出现图图形

figure

(ˈfigə) , ((American) ˈfigjər) noun1. the form or shape of a person. A mysterious figure came towards me; That girl has got a good figure. 人形 人形2. a (geometrical) shape. The page was covered with a series of triangles, squares and other geometrical figures. 圖形 图形3. a symbol representing a number. a six-figure telephone number. 數字 数字4. a diagram or drawing to explain something. The parts of a flower are shown in figure 3. 圖 图 verb1. to appear (in a story etc). She figures largely in the story. 出現 出现2. to think, estimate or consider. I figured that you would arrive before half past eight. 估計 估计ˈfigurative (-rətiv) adjective of or using figures of speech. figurative language. 比喻的 比喻的ˈfiguratively adverb 比喻地 比喻地ˈfigurehead noun1. a person who is officially a leader but who does little or has little power. She is the real leader of the party – he is only a figurehead. 名義上的首腦，傀儡 挂名头头，傀儡 2. an ornamental figure (usually of carved wood) attached to the front of a ship. 船頭雕飾 船头雕饰figure of speech one of several devices (eg metaphor, simile) for using words not with their ordinary meanings but to make a striking effect. 修辭方法 修辞的说法，比喻的说法 figure out to understand. I can't figure out why he said that. 理解 理解

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