figure

noun
UK: /ˈfɪɡ.ər/
US: /ˈfɪɡjər/

  1. A number, especially one that forms part of official statistics or relates to finance.

    1. Can you read this figure? [ ] [ ]
    2. The sales figures show a clear increase compared to last year showing figure trends. [ ] [ ]

  2. The symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers.

    1. Write the figure 5 here. [ ] [ ]
    2. He couldn't quite make out the faded figure on the old document to figure out date. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person, especially one who is important or famous.

    1. She is a key figure here. [ ] [ ]
    2. Nelson Mandela is a significant historical figure, shaping the future. [ ] [ ]

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

    1. I saw a dark figure there. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a beautiful figure and is very conscious of maintaining it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

form compute person shape estimate amount reckon digit number calculate
figure verb

  1. To calculate an amount.

    1. Figure the cost now. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to figure out the total expenses before submitting the report figuring money. [ ] [ ]

  2. To think or expect.

    1. I figure he will come. [ ] [ ]
    2. I figure that it will take at least two hours, figuring time for traffic. [ ] [ ]
figure adjective

  1. Used to describe something that is decorated with designs or images.

    1. It's a figure design. [ ] [ ]
    2. The figure vase is a rare find, figure ceramics being less produced. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "figure" in English means: A number, especially one that forms part of official statistics or relates to finance., The symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers., A person, especially one who is important or famous., The shape or form of something, especially a person's body..

The phonetic transcription of "figure" is /ˈfɪɡ.ər/ in British English and /ˈfɪɡjər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "figure": form, compute, person, shape, estimate, amount, reckon, digit, number, calculate.

Example usage of "figure": "Can you read this figure?". More examples on the page.