figure [ fig·ure ]
Noun
the trade figures
Millar is preparing for the opening time trial wearing a number that ends with a figure 1.
a six-figure sum of money
The gross for the final session was up 14.2% over last year's figure of $1, 160, 500.
The man thought this over for a few seconds, calculating figures in his head.
At 82, he remains a tall, dashing figure and a serious charmer.
a dark figure emerged from the shadows
The modeling and outline of the figures showed sculptural solidity.
Williams became something of a cult figure
Now if you thought these lines referred to geometric figures, you would not be too far wrong.
figure 1 shows an ignition circuit
For the rare skater who is still involved in skating figures, one final aspect of the used blades market is the practice of converting used freestyle blades into patch blades.
Elspeth was using her hands to explain something about the dance figures.
Melodic figures are treated circularly, giving the piece a minimalist sound.
Verb
human rights do not figure high on their agenda
They figured most people would go there at one point.
It would figure that this great hog, this glorified genre gourmand, would want more.
The change in tree cover over time was figured by comparing Landsat TM satellite images from 1985 and 2001.
There is something very odd about the way the revolution is figured, and the oddness goes beyond the closing scene.
a clock with a figured mahogany case
Figure out
the key is to figure out how to raise productivity and skills
But if someone's trying to figure you out, that is hard.
Figure on
Mom, about the slumber party how many guests were you figuring on?

