Figuring: meaning, definitions and examples

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figuring

 

[ หˆfษชgษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

problem-solving

Figuring refers to the process of understanding or resolving something by thinking about it carefully or by using logic. It often involves a mental calculation or deduction to reach a conclusion or solution. This term is commonly used in contexts where someone is trying to make sense of a situation or determine the best course of action. It can also imply the act of calculating or computing a numerical answer.

Synonyms

calculating, deducing, resolving

Examples of usage

  • I'm figuring out the best way to solve this problem.
  • She is figuring her expenses for the month.
  • Can you help me in figuring the results?

Translations

Translations of the word "figuring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descobrindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herausfinden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menemukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท'ััะพะฒัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustalanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†่งฃใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouvrir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descubriendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bulma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐพ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zjiลกลฅovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zistenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ„ๆธ…ๆฅš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ugotavljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ finna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descubriendo

Word origin

The word 'figuring' derives from the Middle English term 'figuren', which is influenced by the Latin 'figurare', meaning 'to shape or form'. Over time, 'figuring' evolved to encompass the notion of calculation and reasoning. In academic contexts, it began to represent the act of mathematical calculation and logical deduction. The term has been used more broadly in modern English to describe any cognitive process of arriving at a conclusion through reasoning. Today, 'figuring' is often associated with problem-solving in both mathematical and practical contexts, reflecting its versatile usage in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,346, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.