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figures

/ˈfɪɡəz/

Meanings
  • noun

    A group of numbers, symbols, or data organized for easy reference or analysis.

    - "The sales figures for the quarter show a 10% increase."
    - "The statistics figure prominently in the research report."
  • verb

    To represent or depict something, especially in a drawing or painting.

    - "The artist figures the human form with great skill."
    - "The sculpture figures prominently in the town square."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɪɡjɚz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with figures
figures in the flowers , sages and rulers
Homonyms
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  1. Figurehead () : A person who holds a position of authority but wields little power.


Homophones
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  1. figurehead () : A person who holds a position of authority but wields little power.


Variants
List of all variants of figures that leads to same result
figure , figures , figure on , figured , figured on , figurer , figurers , figures on , figuring , figuring on , double figures , it figures , single figures , action figure , action figures , father figure , father figures , figure in , figured in , figures in , figuring in , figure of merit , figures of merit , figure of speech , figures of speech
Forms
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Figures (plural), Figure (singular), Figure out (to find a solution or answer)


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to shape' or 'to make' in Latin.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'figure' comes from the Latin word 'figura', which means 'shape' or 'form'.

  2. The word 'figurehead' comes from the practice of placing a wooden figure at the bow of a ship to represent the captain or owner.


Related Concepts
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  1. Data: Information that is collected and processed to help make informed decisions.

  2. Statistics: The collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to help make informed decisions.


Culture
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Figures have been used in art, literature, and mathematics throughout history. In art, they have been used to represent the human form and to convey emotion and meaning. In literature, figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, are used to create vivid images and to make complex ideas more accessible. In mathematics, figures are used to represent data and to help solve problems.

How to Memorize "figures"

  1. visualize

    - To remember the definition, visualize a group of numbers or symbols organized in a neat and orderly way.
    - To remember the verb meaning, visualize shaping or making something.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'figures' with the word 'data'.
    - Associate the word 'figure' with the word 'shape' or 'make'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Figures are fun, Figures are for data, Figures are data, Data, data, data.'
    - Use the mnemonic 'Figure it out, Figure it out, Figure it out, Figure it out, Figure it out, Figure it out.' to remember the verb meaning.


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