figure
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
noun, verb Foundation · A2 Tài chính & ngân sách
Definition
a numerical value or statistic; an important person; to calculate or understand
Appears in sales reports ('sales figures') and problem-solving ('figure out').
Examples
The latest sales figures show a ten percent rise over last year.
Word Family
NounNoun
figure gốc
figurer
figuring
VerbVerb
figure gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- numberan arithmetical value expressing a quantity used in counting or calculations
- statistica fact or datum obtained from a study of a large quantity of numerical data
- shapethe external form, contours, or outline of someone or something
Collocations
- Easy sales figurea quantitative statistic representing total revenue or units sold
- Medium figure out the solutionto solve a problem through thought and investigation
- Hard double digit figure growthexpansion exceeding ten percent in value or volume
- Very Hard pivotal figure in debt restructuringa leading individual who guides complex financial reorganization
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.