Synonyms for figure

noun

1. A form

   shape, mass, structure; see form 1.

2. The human torso

   body, frame, torso, shape, form, development, configuration, build, physique, appearance, outline, posture, attitude, pose, carriage, chassis*, bod*.

3. An arrangement of lines, masses, and the like

   illustration, sketch, composition, pattern; see design 1, picture 3, statue.

4. A representation of quantity

   numeral, sum, total, symbol; see number 2, symbol.

5. Price

   value, amount, sum, terms; see price.

6. A person

   character, personage, personality; see person 1, personage 2. See syn. study at form.

verb

1. To compute

   calculate, reckon, number, count; see calculate 1.

2. To estimate

   set a figure, appraise, guess, fix a price; see estimate 1.

3. *To come to a conclusion

   conclude, suppose, think, opine; see decide, estimate 2, infer 1.

4. To figure out

   comprehend, master, reason out; see solve, understand 1.