<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.</li><li>an amount or value expressed in numbers.</li><li>figures, the use of numbers in calculating; arithmetic.</li><li>a written symbol other than a letter.</li><li>form or shape, as determined by outlines or exterior surfaces.</li><li>the bodily form or frame.</li><li>an individual bodily form or a person with reference to form or appearance.</li><li>a character or personage, especially one of distinction.</li><li>a person's public image or presence.</li><li>the appearance or impression made by a person or sometimes a thing.</li><li>a representation, pictorial or sculptured, especially of the human form.</li><li>an instructive or illustrative drawing or diagram, as found in a book or an owner’s manual.</li><li>an emblem, type, or symbol.</li><li>a textural pattern, as in cloth or wood.</li><li>a distinct movement or division of a dance.</li><li>a movement, pattern, or series of movements in skating.</li><li>a short succession of musical notes, as either a melody or a group of chords, that produces a single complete and distinct impression.</li><li>a combination of geometric elements disposed in a particular form or shape.</li><li>the form of a categorical syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term.</li><li>the precise curve required on the surface of an optical element.</li><li>the natural pattern on a sawed wood surface produced by the intersection of knots, burls, growth rings, etc.</li><li>a phantasm or illusion.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to compute or calculate (often followed by up): to figure up a total.</li><li>to express in figures.</li><li>to mark or adorn with a design or pattern.</li><li>to portray by speech or action.</li><li>to represent or express by a figure of speech.</li><li>to represent by a pictorial or sculptured figure, a diagram, or the like; picture or depict; trace (an outline, silhouette, etc.).</li><li>Informal: to conclude, judge, reason, or think about.</li><li>Music: to embellish with passing notes or other decorations.</li><li>to write figures above or below (a bass part) to indicate accompanying chords.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to compute or work with numerical figures.</li><li>to be or appear, especially in a conspicuous or prominent way.</li><li>Informal: (of a situation, act, request, etc.) to be logical, expected, or reasonable.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase (Informal)</strong></p><ul><li>to understand; solve.</li><li>to calculate; compute.</li><li>Informal: to count or rely on.</li><li>to take into consideration; plan on.</li><li>Informal: to total.</li><li>to add in: Figure in rent and utilities as overhead.</li></ul>