figure in

verb

Definition of figure innext
as in to solve (for)

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  1. figure out
  2. deduct
  3. scale
  4. measure
Verb
  • Now, as a gel, the researchers had to figure out how to transform it into a liquid.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Part of our work is figuring out how to close the gap between the scale and the numbers and the awareness.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of figure out
Verb
  • Typically offered through your employer, this serves as additional coverage in which costs are deducted directly from your paycheck.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Under the bill, once a court ruling is final, the money could be deducted from family allowances and housing aid.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of deduct
Verb
  • The center brings together companies, universities and research institutions to develop algorithms and applications that can scale with advances in quantum hardware.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The fragmented nature of Southeast Asian markets can also make scaling its music industry tough.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of scale
Verb
  • Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, which measures expectations for volatility, surged 50% and hit its highest level in seven months.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This test measures the system's video-editing capabilities, which heavily stress both the CPU and GPU.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of measure
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