Figuring

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjər/

Figuring (noun)

  1. a symbol or number used to represent an amount or value.
  2. a person who is important or well-known in a particular area.
  3. the shape or outline of something, especially a person or object.

Examples

  • The sales figures were impressive this quarter.
  • She checked the figures before submitting the report.

Common collocations: sales figures, exact figure, figure out, prominent figure, public figure

Figuring (verb)

  1. to think or guess something is true without being sure.
  2. to calculate or work out an answer or solution.

Examples

  • I figure we should leave early to avoid traffic.
  • She figured it would rain, so she took an umbrella.

Synonyms of Figuring

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Figuring

  • when discussing shapes or forms