Meaning of figure in English
1. an official number from 0 to 9 that is used to calculate or count numbers
double figures
2. an amount or price expressed in numbers
the unemployment figure
sales figures
3. a mathematical shape defined by one or more lines, points, curves, or planes
4. the shape of a person you cannot see clearly; silhouette
Four figures moved behind the thin curtain.
5. a person’s shape, especially of woman’s body; style
She has a good figure.
6. a well-known and important person in some way
He must be the central figure in the party.
Is Darwin a historical figure?
1. calculate with numbers; compute
figure your income taxes
2. think that something is probably true; believe
I figure she won't come.