figure
Nouns
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(n) a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
- the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
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(n) 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
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(n) one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
- 0 and 1 are digits
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(n) a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
- he made a figure of Santa Claus
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(n) 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
- (n) a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape
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(n) an amount of money expressed numerically
- a figure of $17 was suggested
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(n) the impression produced by a person
- he cut a fine figure
- a heroic figure
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(n) 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
- (n) language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense figure of speech, trope, image,
- (n) a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground
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(n) a decorative or artistic work
- the coach had a design on the doors
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(n) a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating
- she made the best score on compulsory figures
Verbs
- (v) judge to be probable count on, calculate, estimate, forecast, reckon,
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(v) 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?
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(v) 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
- (v) make a mathematical calculation or computation calculate, compute, cipher, cypher, reckon, work out,
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(v) understand
- He didn't figure her