Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Figure.
How to pronounce figure:
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Figure - as a noun
A diagram or picture illustrating textual material
Example: "The area covered can be seen from figure 2"
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Alternative names for the body of a human being
Example: "Leonardo studied the human body"
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One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
Example: "0 and 1 are digits"
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- binary digit
- octal digit
- decimal digit
- duodecimal digit
- hexadecimal digit
- significant digit
- significant figure
- 0
- cipher
- cypher
- nought
- zero
- 1
- ace
- i
- one
- single
- unity
- 2
- deuce
- ii
- two
- 3
- deuce-ace
- iii
- leash
- tercet
- ternary
- ternion
- terzetto
- three
- tierce
- trey
- triad
- trine
- trinity
- trio
- triplet
- troika
- 4
- four
- foursome
- iv
- little joe
- quadruplet
- quartet
- quatern
- quaternary
- quaternion
- quaternity
- tetrad
- 5
- cinque
- fin
- five
- fivesome
- little phoebe
- pentad
- phoebe
- quint
- quintet
- quintuplet
- v
- 6
- captain hicks
- half a dozen
- hexad
- sestet
- sextet
- sextuplet
- sise
- six
- sixer
- vi
- 7
- heptad
- septenary
- septet
- seven
- sevener
- vii
- 8
- eight
- eighter
- eighter from decatur
- octad
- octet
- octonary
- ogdoad
- viii
- 9
- ennead
- ix
- nina from carolina
- nine
- niner
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A model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
Example: "He made a figure of santa claus"
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A well-known or notable person
Example: "They studied all the great names in the history of france"
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A combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
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An amount of money expressed numerically
Example: "A figure of $17 was suggested"
The impression produced by a person
Example: "He cut a fine figure"
The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
Example: "The number of parameters is small"
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Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
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A unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
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A decorative or artistic work
Example: "The coach had a design on the doors"
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A predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
Example: "She made the best score on compulsory figures"
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Figure - as a verb
Judge to be probable
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Be or play a part of or in
Example: "Elections figure prominently in every government program"
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Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
Example: "I can't see him on horseback!"
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Make a mathematical calculation or computation
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Understand
Example: "He didn't figure her"
Example Sentences
"She is a well-known public figure."
"The sculpture depicts a human figure in a dancing pose."
"He studied the figure of a bird in flight."
"The company released their sales figures for the year."
"Her figure is slim and athletic."
Word Game Points
Is FIGURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, figure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FIGURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is FIGURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, figure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFIGURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is FIGURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, figure is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFIGURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.