Figuring
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjər/
Figuring (noun)
- a symbol or number used to represent an amount or value.
- a person who is important or well-known in a particular area.
- 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)
- to think or guess something is true without being sure.
- 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.