figure
Translation
figure, number, shape, person
Examples
The sales figures are very good.
The sales figures are very good.
She has a very slim figure.
She has a very slim figure.
He is an important historical figure.
He is an important historical figure.
See figure 2 on the next page.
See figure 2 on the next page.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) a figure of + amount The company lost a six-figure sum.
((...)) a leading/key/public figure She is a leading figure in the art world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: number, digit, shape, form, silhouette, personage, character.
Etymology
From Latin 'figura' meaning a shape, form, or figure.
Memory Tips
A 'figure' can be a shape (a geometric figure), a number (sales figures), a body shape (a slim figure), or a person (a public figure). It can also be a verb: 'to figure sth. out'.