as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
a person with a good head for figures
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as in chooses
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix
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as in calculates
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer
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Recent Examples of figures
Matt Peterson, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Altogether, Russia fired 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian Air Force figures, which said the vast bulk of the drones and just over half of the missiles were shot down.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
While parent company Paramount Skydance does not isolate the sales figures for the individual channels in its portfolio, the CBS flagship accounts for the lion’s share of the company’s domestic TV revenue.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Wahls has received endorsements from progressive figures, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and a number of labor unions.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
In the race’s final few days, various Hollywood figures have weighed in.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Of that 1977-78 squad, captain Billy Bonds and other senior figures such as Frank Lampard Sr and David Cross stayed.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Such casualty figures can easily desensitize us.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
However, the complexities of the modern workforce are increasingly leading retention less toward human experience and interaction and more toward cold, hard dollar figures.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
That would seem to be the prudent path, and Brown figures the experience already has been invaluable.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
So the major upsets may be fewer, but that figures to be less because of expansion itself than the consequences of the other market forces.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
This series only figures to get harder.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, told CNBC’s Charlotte Reed that the spring forecast, released later this week, will see economic growth figures adjusted down and inflation figures up.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The Broncos’ ability to pull off the upset will depend on limiting penalties, and multiple big strikes from Justin Herbert, who figures to improve under former Smoky Hill grad Mike McDaniels.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Reed figures to have positioned himself as a borderline first-round pick in the June draft.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Joyce figures the Knicks’ profit margin on playoff revenue is 55% after the NBA’s cut and other expenses.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
His broad network of advisers includes many prominent figures, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, investor Stanley Druckenmiller, and Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, all of whom appeared at his swearing-in last month at the White House.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Altogether, Russia fired 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian Air Force figures, which said the vast bulk of the drones and just over half of the missiles were shot down.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
While parent company Paramount Skydance does not isolate the sales figures for the individual channels in its portfolio, the CBS flagship accounts for the lion’s share of the company’s domestic TV revenue.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Wahls has received endorsements from progressive figures, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and a number of labor unions.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
In the race’s final few days, various Hollywood figures have weighed in.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Of that 1977-78 squad, captain Billy Bonds and other senior figures such as Frank Lampard Sr and David Cross stayed.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Such casualty figures can easily desensitize us.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
However, the complexities of the modern workforce are increasingly leading retention less toward human experience and interaction and more toward cold, hard dollar figures.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
Antetokounmpo figures to have multiple teams in pursuit of his talents this summer, many of which will have far more draft assets in the cupboard to offer in a trade than Minnesota.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
That would seem to be the prudent path, and Brown figures the experience already has been invaluable.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
So the major upsets may be fewer, but that figures to be less because of expansion itself than the consequences of the other market forces.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
This series only figures to get harder.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, told CNBC’s Charlotte Reed that the spring forecast, released later this week, will see economic growth figures adjusted down and inflation figures up.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The Broncos’ ability to pull off the upset will depend on limiting penalties, and multiple big strikes from Justin Herbert, who figures to improve under former Smoky Hill grad Mike McDaniels.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
Reed figures to have positioned himself as a borderline first-round pick in the June draft.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Joyce figures the Knicks’ profit margin on playoff revenue is 55% after the NBA’s cut and other expenses.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figures
Noun
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Now more than ever, the cost of a delay is a calculation more airline passengers will have to make.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Advertisement Households face their own version of this calculation.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
29 May 2026
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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The World Health Organization estimates that in the West Africa outbreak a decade ago, funeral practices may have contributed to 80% of cases in Sierra Leone and 60% of cases in Guinea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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Massive changes to Medicaid, the government’s safety-net health program for low-income Americans, passed into law last year could result in 10 million more uninsured individuals over a decade, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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La Liga calculates each club’s salary limit according to revenue.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Changes to how the authority calculates rates for members will not change the level of coverage agencies receive, Lubben said.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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But Mack, who now works for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority in Orlando, thinks the higher assault rate in Charlotte has to do with sparse driver support from management.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Robinson agreed with Edmonds’ perspective and also thinks that chemistry could be the key to another successful season.—
Steven Johnson
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The most recent deflated reading and math scores reported by the Education Scorecard are the culmination of a downward trend that began in 2013, Kane explained in an interview with PBS.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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How can California schools improve math instruction?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment.—
Pragati Awasthi,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Nothing about the results computes.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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