Figured

/ˈfɪɡərd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of figure; to have understood or calculated something.

After working on the math problem for hours, I finally figured it out.

To visualize or imagine a scenario; to form a mental image.

I figured you would want to come to the party, so I saved you a seat.

To represent or symbolize something, often in a specific form.

The artist figured the concept of freedom in her latest painting.

adjective

Having a specified shape or form.

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

To have a good idea about something or someone.

I figured she would be the one to win the competition.

To sort something out or resolve an issue.

We need to figure this out before the deadline.