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: a geometric form (such as a line, triangle, or sphere) especially when considered as a set of geometric elements (such as points) in space of a given number of dimensions. a square is a plane figure.
the shape of the human body, or a person: I could see two tall figures in the distance. A strange bearded figure (= person) entered the room. central/key/leading figure figurative She was a central / key / leading figure in (= was an important person in) the movement for constitutional reform. a painting, drawing, or model of a person:
a character or personage, especially one of distinction: a well-known figure in society. Synonyms: personality. a person's public image or presence: a controversial political figure. the appearance or impression made by a person or sometimes a thing: to make quite a figure in financial circles; to present a wretched figure of poverty.
figure. (fɪgəʳ , US -gjər ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense figures , present participle figuring , past tense, past participle figured. 1. countable noun B2. A figure is a particular amount expressed as a number, especially a statistic. We need a true figure of how many people in this country haven't got a job.
Definitions of figure. noun. alternate name for the body of a human being. synonyms: anatomy, bod, build, chassis, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma. see more. noun. a model of a bodily form (especially of a person) “he made a figure of Santa Claus” see more. noun. a well-known or notable person.
A written or printed symbol representing something other than a letter, especially a number. American Heritage. The outline or shape of something; form. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A particular person's shape with respect to its physical attractiveness. A woman with a good figure. Webster's New World.
FIGURE definition: 1. a symbol for a number: 2. numbers from 0 to 9/numbers from 10 to 99, etc 3. a number that…. Learn more.
figure. [countable, usually plural] a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information. Official figures indicate that crime is falling. Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months. By 2017, this figure had risen to 14 million.
1 [countable, usually plural] a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. Figures for April show a slight improvement over previous months By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million.
figure, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. Revised 2023. (entry history) More entries for "figure" Nearby entries. Browse entry. Share. Contribute. Tabbed view. figurenoun. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. 44. 100. Meaning & use. Quotations.
