as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
the figuring of the cost of the car repair was rushed, and so it bears little resemblance to the actual result
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1
as in deciding
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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2
as in estimating
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 calculating
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 thinking
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 figuring
Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Royals tried playing him in left field in conjunction with fellow second baseman Michael Massey, figuring the two could split their time at both positions.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Investigating clues and figuring it out like a kind of whodunnit was completely the wrong path.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
The Detroit Lions defense is still figuring things out with defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard entering the first year in the role.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Or will this be yet another season under a first-year head coach where they are relegated to just figuring things out for the future?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Belly, with her flaws and indecision, reflects the awkward but deeply human process of figuring oneself out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Some companies are figuring it out and seeing real value.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
This is the era of all-nighters, early classes, cafeteria skin, and figuring it all out.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
By Cohn’s figuring, 46% of all master’s of fine art students who borrowed exceeded the new $20,500 annual limit in 2019-2020, as did 31% of all master’s of social work students who borrowed.
—Fiona Riley, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Clarke, like Byfield, spent a couple of pro seasons figuring things out.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The Royals tried playing him in left field in conjunction with fellow second baseman Michael Massey, figuring the two could split their time at both positions.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Investigating clues and figuring it out like a kind of whodunnit was completely the wrong path.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
The Detroit Lions defense is still figuring things out with defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard entering the first year in the role.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Or will this be yet another season under a first-year head coach where they are relegated to just figuring things out for the future?
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Belly, with her flaws and indecision, reflects the awkward but deeply human process of figuring oneself out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Some companies are figuring it out and seeing real value.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
This is the era of all-nighters, early classes, cafeteria skin, and figuring it all out.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring
Noun
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Quantum computers are extremely sensitive to errors, and bit-flips are one of the two main types that can disrupt calculations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bi described working with Jackson Yee, one of China’s biggest young stars, in terms that emphasized instinct over calculation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite being a relatively small division within the network, Access Hollywood’s tip led NBC to examine the material, ultimately deciding to release the tape.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tri-Land is estimating the project will cost $100 million.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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An allowance is also included for third-party estimating services and airport concessions planning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His head was calculating and doing algebra instead of calculus.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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While working-class and immigrant communities hail these policies as overdue relief, higher earners are calculating their exit strategies.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Graduates from the Budapest Metropolitan University also presented their collections at the Hungarian National Museum, while Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design students showcased their forward-thinking work on campus.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Championing forward-thinking music has always been my mission, just as working alongside powerful women and incredible musicians has been.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arizona State dominated stats That TCU led 24-17 with less than two minutes remaining in the game was one of those instances when the math didn’t add up.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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Keeping her word, Adriana is initially on her best behavior, especially with Kiki, who pulls Adriana to apologize for putting a math equation on her birthday cake that gave away her age.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ryuji dies in the Season 3 finale, choosing to head into the world of death rather than fight for life.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Farner said the school's tech advisory team reviewed a number of systems, met several times and considered various options before choosing ePASS.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bot gets 0 for guessing in four and -1 for losing to me.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Beverly Hills Estate’s Rayni Williams proved particularly adept at guessing the correct agents, though she was occasionally drowned out by the good-natured ribbing of jokesters Aaron Kirman and Matt Altman.—
Hadley Meares,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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