Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

figures

noun

/ˈfɪɡjʊrz/

Definition

Numerical symbols used to represent values or quantities.

Examples

There are many figures in the report that illustrate our growth over the past year.
The artist created beautiful figures that convey deep emotions.
In mathematics, figures like circles and triangles have specific properties.

Meaning

The term ‘figures’ can refer to numerical representations, often related to statistics or calculations, but it can also denote shapes, forms, or representations of individuals or concepts in art or rhetoric.