figure

(noun) a diagram or picture illustrating textual material. Synonyms: fig. Examples: "The area covered can be seen from figure 2."

(noun) alternative names for the body of a human being. Synonyms: human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh. Examples: "Leonardo studied the human body." "He has a strong physique." "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak."

(noun) one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration. Synonyms: digit. Examples: "0 and 1 are digits."

(noun) a model of a bodily form (especially of a person). Examples: "He made a figure of santa claus."

(noun) a well-known or notable person. Synonyms: name, public figure. Examples: "They studied all the great names in the history of france." "She is an important figure in modern music."

(noun) a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape.

(noun) an amount of money expressed numerically. Examples: "A figure of $17 was suggested."

(noun) the impression produced by a person. Examples: "He cut a fine figure." "A heroic figure."

(noun) the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals. Synonyms: number. Examples: "He had a number of chores to do." "The number of parameters is small." "The figure was about a thousand."

(noun) language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense. Synonyms: trope, figure of speech, image.

(noun) a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground.

(noun) a decorative or artistic work. Synonyms: design, pattern. Examples: "The coach had a design on the doors."

(noun) a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating. Examples: "She made the best score on compulsory figures."

(verb) judge to be probable. Synonyms: calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, forecast.

(verb) be or play a part of or in. Synonyms: enter. Examples: "Elections figure prominently in every government program." "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?."

(verb) imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind. Synonyms: visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, see, picture, image. Examples: "I can't see him on horseback!." "I can see what will happen." "I can see a risk in this strategy."

(verb) make a mathematical calculation or computation. Synonyms: calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon.

(verb) understand. Examples: "He didn't figure her."