figure

Sense 1 noun

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

the area covered can be seen from Figure 2

Sense 2 verb

judge to be probable

Sense 3 noun

alternative names for the body of a human being

Leonardo studied the human body

Sense 4 verb

be or play a part of or in

Elections figure prominently in every government program

Sense 5 noun

one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration

0 and 1 are digits

Sense 6 verb

imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

I can't see him on horseback!

Sense 7 noun

a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)

he made a figure of Santa Claus

Sense 8 verb

make a mathematical calculation or computation

Sense 9 noun

a well-known or notable person

they studied all the great names in the history of France

Sense 10 verb

understand

He didn't figure her

Sense 11 noun

a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape

Sense 12 noun

an amount of money expressed numerically

a figure of $17 was suggested

Sense 13 noun

the impression produced by a person

he cut a fine figure

Sense 14 noun

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

he had a number of chores to do

Sense 15 noun

language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

Sense 16 noun

a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

Sense 17 noun

a decorative or artistic work

the coach had a design on the doors

Sense 18 noun

a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating

she made the best score on compulsory figures