figures 1 of 2

plural of figure

figures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of figure
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2
as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for figures
Noun
  • The filing also noted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the fair value calculations of certain financial instruments.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Others offer the ability to perform longer calculations.
    Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The company estimates that its current liquidity will enable it to meet operating expenses through at least the next twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The company estimates that its existing cash and marketable securities will last through December 31, 2024, but will not be sufficient to fund operations for twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Wider gap for part-time workers The Census Bureau calculates the gender wage gap by comparing only men and women who work year-round in full-time jobs.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • King Energy calculates what the electricity would have been without the solar panels and then charges each tenant at a 10% discount.
    Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Just remember, whatever one person thinks, roughly half the nation thinks otherwise.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Jupiter thinks this is the perfect moment to establish a friendly acquaintanceship with Chiron.
    Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • That math clearly shows the 9700X to be the better option if CPU performance is what matters most.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • There’s zero justification to declare a winner before the math adds up, and the raft of polling data does not get a vote.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents and cash from operations will be sufficient to meet its needs for the next 12 months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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