English to English noun
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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material |  | Example: the area covered can be seen from Figure 2
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alternative names for the body of a human being |  | Example: Leonardo studied the human body he has a strong physique the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration |  | Example: 0 and 1 are digits
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a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) |  | Example: he made a figure of Santa Claus
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a well-known or notable person |  | Example: they studied all the great names in the history of France she is an important figure in modern music
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a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape |  | source: wordnet30
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an amount of money expressed numerically |  | Example: a figure of $17 was suggested
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the impression produced by a person |  | Example: he cut a fine figure a heroic figure
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals |  | Example: he had a number of chores to do the number of parameters is small the figure was about a thousand
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language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense |  | source: wordnet30
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a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground |  | source: wordnet30
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a decorative or artistic work |  | Example: the coach had a design on the doors
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a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating |  | Example: she made the best score on compulsory figures
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The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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judge to be probable |  | source: wordnet30
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be or play a part of or in |  | Example: Elections figure prominently in every government program How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?
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imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind |  | Example: I can't see him on horseback! I can see what will happen I can see a risk in this strategy
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make a mathematical calculation or computation |  | source: wordnet30
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understand |  | Example: He didn't figure her
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To represent by a figure, as to form or mold; to make an image of, either palpable or ideal; also, to fashion into a determinate form; to shape. |  | source: webster1913
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To make a figure; to be distinguished or conspicious; as, the envoy figured at court. |  | source: webster1913
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