Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

figure

noun
/ˈfɪɡjər/
Definition
A representation of a form or shape, often in outline or sketch.
Examples
  • After hours of work, she finally completed the figure for her project.
  • The artist drew a figure on the canvas that resembled a dancer.
  • In mathematics, the figure represents the solution to the problem.
Meaning
The term ‘figure’ can refer to a specific person, a numerical value, or a visual representation of something.
Synonyms
  • shape
  • diagram
  • form
  • outline
  • image