figuring

Meanings

• Verb

  To calculate or determine the answer to a problem or a question, especially by making complex mental or mathematical calculations.

  - "She was figuring out the tip for the restaurant bill."
  - "The accountant was figuring the taxes for the company."

• Verb

  To consider or ponder over something, especially to try to understand it or to decide what to do about it.

  - "He spent hours figuring out how to solve the puzzle."
  - "The team was figuring out their strategy for the upcoming game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with figuring
figment , giggling , biggling , piggling

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. figure () : A person or thing that represents a particular quality or quantity.
   

2. figure () : A representation or model of something, especially a three-dimensional one.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of figuring that leads to same result
figure , figure on , figured , figured on , figurer , figurers , figures , figures on , figuring , figuring on , figure in , figured in , figures in , figuring in , figure out , figured out , figures out , figuring out , figure into , figured into , figures into , figuring into

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Forms

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figured, figuring, figures, figured out, figuring out

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Etymology

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Old French figurer, from figurer, to represent, figure, from figura, figure.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'figuring' comes from the Old French word 'figurer', which means 'to represent' or 'to figure'.

2. Figuring is an essential skill in many fields, including mathematics, finance, engineering, and science.

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Related Concepts

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1. calculation: The process of determining a value or solution by using arithmetic, algebra, or statistical methods.

2. problem-solving: The ability to identify, define, and solve problems, often using critical thinking and logical reasoning.

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Culture

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Figuring has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of problem-solving and decision-making. It is often portrayed as a challenging and complex process, requiring deep thought and concentration.

How to Memorize "figuring"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calculator or a person making calculations.
   - Visualize the process of figuring out a problem step by step.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'figuring' with the image of a person wearing a calculator T-shirt.
   - Link the word to the concept of solving puzzles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'figure it out' as a reminder to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mnemonic sentence like 'Figuring is a complex process that requires figuring out the solution'.

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