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figuring

UK
/ˈfɪɡərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚɪŋ/
figuring out

Translations

figuringnoun
figurings
pl
The figuring of the total cost took longer than expected.
Le calcul du coût total a pris plus de temps que prévu.
motifsDans le domaine de l’art et de la décoration.
The intricate figuring on the vase was admired by all the guests.
Les motifs complexes sur le vase ont été admirés par tous les invités.
Additional translations
estimation
Synonyms
calculation
computation
estimation
assessment
evaluation
figuringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɪɡjʊrɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚɪŋ/
Used attributively, modifying nouns (e.g., "figuring process").
Her figuring mind quickly assessed the risks.
Son esprit calculateur a rapidement évalué les risques.
Additional translations
figuréSurtout en parlant des tissus et des motifs décoratifs.
Synonyms
calculating
considering
contemplating
pondering
thinking
imagining
estimating
reasoning
speculating
reckoning
planning
scheming
plotting
figureverb

figuring

Gerund

figured
Past Simple
figured
Past Participle
figuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɪɡə/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚ/
calculerSens de calcul ou d'estimation chiffrée.
She figured the total cost of the trip to be around $500.
Elle a calculé que le coût total du voyage était d'environ 500 $.
penserSens familier: se dire, estimer, considérer.
I figured it would be best to call ahead and make a reservation.
J'ai pensé qu'il valait mieux appeler à l'avance et réserver.
figurerSens de présence ou de mention dans un récit, un événement ou une situation.
He figured prominently in the negotiations between the two companies.
Il a figuré en bonne place dans les négociations entre les deux entreprises.
comprendreSens de trouver une solution ou de saisir le fonctionnement de quelque chose.
After several attempts, she finally figured out how the device worked.
Après plusieurs essais, elle a enfin compris comment fonctionnait l'appareil.
Synonyms
calculate
compute
reckon
estimate
conclude
determine
decipher
interpret

Definitions

figuringnoun
The act or process of calculating or estimating something.
The figuring of the total cost took longer than expected.
A representation or design, especially in art or decoration.
The intricate figuring on the vase was admired by all the guests.
figuringgerund / present participle
Engaged in or characterized by calculation, reasoning, or decorative patterning.
Her figuring mind quickly assessed the risks.
Bearing ornamental designs or patterns.
The fabric is made of richly figuring silk.
figureverb
To calculate or work out an amount or number.
She figured the total cost of the trip to be around $500.
To think or consider something in a particular way.
I figured it would be best to call ahead and make a reservation.
To appear or be mentioned in a story, event, or situation.
He figured prominently in the negotiations between the two companies.
To understand or solve something after thinking about it (usually with the particle “out”).
After several attempts, she finally figured out how the device worked.
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