'figure' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'figure' with 20 example sentences.

figure noun

: a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

: alternative names for the body of a human being

: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

: a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

: a well-known or notable person

: a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

: an amount of money expressed numerically

: the impression produced by a person

: the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

: language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

: a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

: a decorative or artistic work

: a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

figure verb

: judge to be probable

: be or play a part of or in

: imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

: make a mathematical calculation or computation

: understand

I'm trying to figure out something.

The doctor couldn't figure out what was wrong.

I couldn't figure out what to do.

I just figured that you weren't interested.

The figures speak for themselves.

I'm trying to figure out what happened.

I can't figure out what's causing the problem.

My cousin has a large collection of action figures.

A six-figure income isn't uncommon for physicians.

We couldn't figure out what Paul wanted to do.

Have you figured out what went wrong?

That was only a figure of speech.

Lincoln is one of the greatest figures in American history.

I figured that this would happen eventually.

Figure out what needs to be done.

I can't figure out how to upload an image.

It's easy enough once you figure out the trick.

I can't figure out why nobody comes here anymore.

I think I've figured out how to fix this.

I figured I could be of some help.

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