1. a number or numerical symbol
2. the shape or form of a person’s body
3. an important or famous person

1. to calculate or work out
2. to think or believe
Usage: informal

Examples

• The sales figure for last month was impressive.
• She has maintained her figure through regular exercise.
• He became a prominent figure in local politics.
• Please refer to figure 3 on page 15.
• The children drew geometric figures in art class.
• Can you figure out this math problem?
• I figure we’ll arrive around noon.
• The statue was a figure of a Greek goddess.