figure synonyms

figure

n.

  1. A form

    shape, mass, structure; see form 1.

  2. The human torso

    body, frame, torso, shape, form, development, configuration, build, physique, appearance, outline, posture, attitude, pose, carriage, chassis*, bod*. *

  3. An arrangement of lines, masses, and the like

    illustration, sketch, composition, pattern; see design 1, picture 3, statue.

  4. A representation of quantity

    numeral, sum, total, symbol; see number 2, symbol.

  5. Price

    value, amount, sum, terms; see price.

  6. A person

    character, personage, personality; see person 1, personage 2. See syn. study at form.

figure

v.

  1. To compute

    calculate, reckon, number, count; see calculate 1.

  2. To estimate

    set a figure, appraise, guess, fix a price; see estimate 1.

  3. *To come to a conclusion

    conclude, suppose, think, opine; see decide, estimate 2, infer 1.

  4. To figure out

    comprehend, master, reason out; see solve, understand 1.

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