English

figure

ˈfɪɡjɚ, ˈfɪɡ.jɚ, ˈfɪɡjər, ˈfɪɡə, ˈfɪɡɚ
Meaning: a number; a statistic; a bodily shape
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈfɪɡ.jɚ, ˈfɪɡjər, ˈfɪɡə, ˈfɪɡɚ

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Example sentences

I looked at the figures on the page.
I looked at the figures on the page.
She is one of the most influential figures in the government.
She is one of the most influential figures in the government.
A ghostly figure appeared at the top of the stairs.
A ghostly figure appeared at the top of the stairs.
The sculptor carved a beautiful figure out of a single block of serpentine.
The sculptor carved a beautiful figure out of a single block of serpentine.
The budget figures are purely notional at this stage.
The budget figures are purely notional at this stage.

Usage Notes

Can refer to numerical data, a person's body shape (especially a woman's), or an important person (a public figure).

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