Definition of figure

noun (n)

• a diagram or picture illustrating textual material (noun.communication)

  Synonym: fig
  

  Example:
  The area covered can be seen from Figure 2.
  

  source: wordnet30
• alternative names for the body of a human being (noun.body)

  Synonym: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma
  

  source: wordnet30
• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration (noun.quantity)

  Synonym: digit
  

  source: wordnet30
• a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) (noun.artifact)

  Example:
  He made a figure of Santa Claus.
  

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• a well-known or notable person (noun.person)

  Synonym: name, public figure
  

  Example:
  She is an important figure in modern music.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape (noun.shape)

  source: wordnet30
• an amount of money expressed numerically (noun.possession)

  Example:
  A figure of $17 was suggested.
  

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• the impression produced by a person (noun.attribute)

  Example:
  He cut a fine figure.
  A heroic figure.
  

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• the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals (noun.attribute)

  Synonym: number
  

  Example:
  The figure was about a thousand.
  

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• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense (noun.communication)

  Synonym: figure of speech, image, trope
  

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• a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground (noun.cognition)

  Antonym: ground
  

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• a decorative or artistic work (noun.artifact)

  Synonym: design, pattern
  

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• a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating (noun.act)

  Example:
  She made the best score on compulsory figures.
  

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• The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• judge to be probable (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: calculate, count on, estimate, forecast, reckon
  

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• be or play a part of or in (verb.stative)

  Synonym: enter
  

  Example:
  Elections figure prominently in every government program.
  How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?.
  

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• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind (verb.creation)

  Synonym: envision, fancy, image, picture, project, see, visualise, visualize
  

  source: wordnet30
• make a mathematical calculation or computation (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, reckon, work out
  

  source: wordnet30
• understand (verb.cognition)

  Example:
  He didn't figure her.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To represent by a figure, as to form or mold; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To make a figure; to be distinguished or conspicious; as, the envoy figured at court. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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