as in calculation
the act or process of performing mathematical operations to find a value
the figuring of the cost of the car repair was rushed, and so it bears little resemblance to the actual result
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as in deciding
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
we figured that we had better arrive early at the concert in order to get good seats
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as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix
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as in calculating
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
the father figures that girls should have the same athletic opportunities as boys and supports his daughter's interest in soccer
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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By the Budget Lab’s calculations, the top 1% of earners owe 28% of all unpaid taxes.—
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This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.—
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This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.—
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You’d be forgiven for estimating that about half of those have come in games against Philadelphia.—
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So if, as articles like this one suggest, Nvidia wants to start selling web services and software subscriptions to businesses,leaders are estimating that the company can make $150 billion a year!—
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When calculating on-time performance, Cirium tracks more than 35 million flights globally per year and uses a complex methodology that factors in delays and cancellations as well as passenger volume.—
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Still, calculating what beneficiaries are owned may not be simple or quick.—
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
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Those waking up without snow shouldn’t celebrate prematurely, thinking the storm might have missed them.—
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When the time comes to name the 2025 Sexiest Man Alive, get off your ath and do some math, because the numbers all add up to one clear winner.—
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Our brains can do math, employ logic, explore abstractions and think critically.—
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Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.—
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Those choosing to get caught up in that discourse are missing something special happening right in front of their face.—
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Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.—
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Global conflicts, extreme weather events, changes in governments and more keep business leaders guessing what the knock-on impact on key supply chains, markets and the bottom line will be.—
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“Figuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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