Meaning & Definition of word "Figured"

Figured

/ˈfɪɡərd/

1. Past tense of figure; to have understood or calculated something.
- Example: After working on the math problem for hours, I finally figured it out.
2. To visualize or imagine a scenario; to form a mental image.
- Example: I figured you would want to come to the party, so I saved you a seat.
3. To represent or symbolize something, often in a specific form.
- Example: The artist figured the concept of freedom in her latest painting.

1. Having a specified shape or form.
- Example: The new building has a figured design that stands out in the city.

From the Middle English 'figured', from Old French 'figurer', from Latin 'figūrāre'.

figure it out:

to solve a problem or understand something

figure on:

to expect or rely on something happening

figure out the math:

to perform calculations in order to solve a problem

figure:

a numerical value or a shape; to represent or symbolize

configuration:

the arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form

figurative:

representing forms that are recognizable but not literal

Meaning: To have a good idea about something or someone.

Example Sentence: I figured she would be the one to win the competition.

Meaning: To sort something out or resolve an issue.

Example Sentence: We need to figure this out before the deadline.