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figure

/ˈfɪɡjər/
fig · ure ˈfɪɡ · jər
English Definition
n. a number or a person seen from a distance
中文释义
数字，人物
Significado en Español
cifra, figura
한국어 뜻
숫자, 인물
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
con số, nhân vật
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Example Sentence

The sales figure surprised the manager.

这个销售数字让经理感到惊讶。

Synonyms
number shape statistic
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “figure”:

  1. A phrase
  2. B digit
  3. C letter
  4. D word
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B — digit. “figure” means n. a number or a person seen from a distance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In the thick gray fog, she saw a tall ______ walking slowly toward her.

  1. A figure
  2. B color
  3. C smell
  4. D sound
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A — figure. “figure” means n. a number or a person seen from a distance

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Common questions about “figure”

What does “figure” mean?

figure — n. a number or a person seen from a distance. In Chinese: 数字，人物.

How do you pronounce “figure”?

figure is pronounced /ˈfɪɡjər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fig · ure.

How do you use “figure” in a sentence?

The sales figure surprised the manager. (这个销售数字让经理感到惊讶。)

What are synonyms for “figure”?

number, shape, statistic — all close in meaning to figure (n. a number or a person seen from a distance).

Is “figure” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. figure appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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