Figure (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The phone number is composed of seven distinct figures that you must dial in order to reach the correct recipient.
- The combination to the safe is a series of five figures that must be entered in the correct sequence.
- Each figure in a numerical representation can have a different place value that determines its overall value.
- The financial analyst studied the company's production figures to identify areas where costs could be reduced.
- The mathematician spent hours solving the complex equation, each figure carefully calculated to ensure the accuracy of the solution.
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- Deuce-ace
- Triplet
- Quintuplet
- Trine
- Quaternary
- Sestet
- Heptad
- Three
- Quaternion
- Nought
- Half A Dozen
- Leash
- Quadruplet
- Duodecimal Digit
- Foursome
- Septet
- Ace
- Little Joe
- Decimal Digit
- Ternary
- Ternion
- Tercet
- Cypher
- Tetrad
- Two
- II
- Eighter
- Quint
- Hexad
- Ogdoad
- VI
- Octonary
- Trio
- IV
- Trey
- Fivesome
- Quatern
- IX
- One
- VII
- Nine
- Unity
- Terzetto
- Quartet
- Trinity
- Six
- Sixer
- Nina From Carolina
- Tierce
- III
- Threesome
- Triad
- Pentad
- Fin
- Octet
- Four
- Zero
- Ennead
- V
- Five
- Quintet
- Septenary
- Niner
- Binary Digit
- Significant Digit
- Cipher
- Cinque
- Hexadecimal Digit
- Sise
- Seven
- Deuce
- Troika
- VIII
- Eight
- Octal Digit
- Little Phoebe
- Phoebe
- Sevener
- Octad
- Sextet
- Single
- Sextuplet
- Eighter From Decatur
- Quaternity
- I
- Captain Hicks
Meaning 2
A decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A bronze figure stood proudly on the office desk, a symbol of excellence and achievement.
- The coach had a intricate figure of a lion on the door panel that was hand-picked by the owner.
- A stunning marble figure of a goddess was the centerpiece of the museum's sculpture garden.
- The designer carefully placed a brass figure of an eagle on the front of the classic car.
- In the middle of the grand foyer, a gleaming crystal figure of a soaring bird hung from the chandelier.
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Meaning 3
A model of a bodily form (especially of a person); "he made a figure of Santa Claus".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist created a figure of a woman in marble, with intricate details and curves.
- Children love playing with action figures of their favorite superheroes.
- The toy maker made a figure of a reindeer to go along with the Christmas decorations.
- The shop sells collectible figurines and limited edition vinyl figures of popular characters.
- The museum displayed an ancient wooden figure of a mythical creature from a remote tribe.
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Meaning 4
A combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 5
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She is a prominent figure in the world of high fashion, known for her impeccable style and poise.
- Leonardo da Vinci was a major figure of the Italian Renaissance.
- Marie Curie was a key figure in the discovery of radiation and paved the way for future scientists.
- As a key figure in the civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. fought tirelessly for equality and justice.
- Mahatma Gandhi is an iconic figure in Indian history and a symbol of non-violent resistance around the world.
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Meaning 6
A unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The bright red ball stood out as a distinct figure against the dull gray background.
- In the painting, the woman's face was the central figure, surrounded by abstract shapes and colors.
- The blurred forms in the distance resolved into a single figure as the train pulled closer to the station.
- Against the chaotic noise of the city, the melody of the flute emerged as a clear and distinct figure.
- In the photograph, the lone tree was a striking figure, set against the vast and empty desert landscape.
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Meaning 7
A predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 8
The property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The government has not released an official figure for the number of displaced people.
- The auditor examined the company's accounts to ensure that the profit figure was accurate.
- She wasn't quite sure of the figure, but she estimated it to be around 500.
- The new policy is expected to benefit a significant figure of low-income households.
- The survey reported a staggering figure of over 10,000 respondents who suffered from anxiety.
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Meaning 9
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Synonyms
- Chassis
- Shape
- Human Body
- Soma
- Build
- Form
- Physical Body
- Material Body
- Frame
- Bod
- Physique
- Anatomy
- Flesh
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Meaning 10
The impression produced by a person; "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The tall, dark stranger cut a dashing figure as he walked into the crowded room.
- She was a prominent figure in the art world, known for her bold and innovative style.
- He was a respected figure in the community, always willing to lend a helping hand.
- The old man was a frail figure, but his eyes still sparkled with a hint of mischief.
- As a young woman, she was a striking figure, with her bright smile and long, curly hair.
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Meaning 11
An amount of money expressed numerically; "a figure of $17 was suggested".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company's annual revenue was a staggering figure of over $1 billion.
- A figure of $500,000 was allocated for the new marketing campaign.
- The exact figure of the damages was still being calculated by the insurance company.
- The charity's goal was to raise a figure of at least $10,000 for the local food bank.
- A figure of $25,000 was proposed for the down payment on the new property.
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Meaning 12
A diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The complex procedure is explained in detail in Figure 5 of the manual.
- The map in Figure 1 shows the location of the new hospital.
- Refer to Figure 3 for an illustration of the robot's mechanical design.
- The chart in Figure 7 displays the company's quarterly profits.
- The equation is diagrammed in Figure 9 of the mathematics textbook.
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Meaning 13
Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She's a figure of speech, always using metaphors to describe her emotions.
- The phrase "break a leg" is just a figure of speech, don't take it literally.
- He's a figure of authority, but his words are often veiled in ambiguity.
- The poet used the phrase "the sun smiled" as a figure of speech to describe a beautiful day.
- Her "heart is on fire" is just a figure of speech, she's not actually experiencing any physical sensation.