figure out

Meanings

• verb

  To discover or ascertain the answer or solution to a problem or uncertainty.

  - "I need to figure out this math problem."
  - "She figured out the solution to the puzzle."
  - "We'll have to figure out a way to get more customers."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figure out
outwit , about it , pout and nit

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Variants

List of all variants of figure out that leads to same result
figure out , figured out , figures out , figuring out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The phrase 'figure out' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'figurien,' which means 'to shape or form.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of discovering or understanding something.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'figure out' was first recorded in English in the 16th century.

2. In the game of chess, a 'figure' refers to a piece on the board.

3. The term 'figurehead' originally referred to a wooden statue placed at the bow of a ship as a symbol of good luck and protection.

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Related Concepts

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1. problem-solving: The process of finding solutions to complex issues or challenges.

2. critical thinking: The ability to analyze complex situations and make reasoned judgments.

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Culture

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The phrase 'figure out' has been used extensively in literature and art, often to convey the idea of problem-solving or discovery. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway reflects on the mystery of Gatsby's past and muses, 'I began to figure it out.'

How to Memorize "figure out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lightbulb turning on above your head when you figure out the answer to a problem.
   - Visualize the pieces of a puzzle coming together as you figure out the solution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'figure' with the idea of shaping or forming, and remember that 'out' means 'answer' or 'solution'.
   - Think of the phrase 'figure it out' as meaning 'discover the answer' or 'solve the problem'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'figure' with the word 'figurehead,' and remember that a figurehead is a symbol that represents something else. In this case, 'figure out' means 'discover the symbolic answer' or 'solve the problem'.
   - Use the acronym 'FIND OUT' to remember the meaning of 'figure out': 'F' for 'Find,' 'I' for 'Investigate,' 'N' for 'Narrow,' 'D' for 'Determine,' and 'O' for 'Understand' or 'Outcome'.

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