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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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verb

present participle of figure
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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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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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