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figure
('f/I/g/j//@/r )

noun (n)

  • a diagram or picture illustrating textual material(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The area covered can be seen from Figure 2.
    Synonym:
    fig
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • a well-known or notable person(noun.person)
    Example:
    She is an important figure in modern music.
    Synonym:
    name, public figure
    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.
    source: wordnet30
  • the impression produced by a person(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    He cut a fine figure.
    A heroic figure.
    source: wordnet30
  • the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The figure was about a thousand.
    Synonym:
    number
    source: wordnet30
  • language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    figure of speech, image, trope
    source: wordnet30
  • a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground(noun.cognition)
    Antonym:
    ground
    source: wordnet30
  • a decorative or artistic work(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    design, pattern
    source: wordnet30
  • a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating(noun.act)
    Example:
    She made the best score on compulsory figures.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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
    source: wordnet30
  • be or play a part of or in(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Elections figure prominently in every government program.
    How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?.
    Synonym:
    enter
    source: wordnet30
  • 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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