noun
Uncommon
figuring
FIHG-uh-rihng
Figuring (noun) means the process of calculating or working something out. Example: “After some quick figuring, she worked out the total cost.”
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The process of calculating or working something out.
"After some quick figuring, she worked out the total cost."
How to use figuring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing the mental math or reasoning to work something out.
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What does “figuring” mean?
The word “figuring” means the process of calculating or working something out. In plain terms, doing the mental math or reasoning to work something out.
How do you pronounce “figuring”?
“Figuring” is pronounced FIHG-uh-rihng (/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “figuring” in a sentence?
Here is “figuring” used in a sentence: “After some quick figuring, she worked out the total cost.”
What part of speech is “figuring”?
“Figuring” is a noun.
Is “figuring” a common word?
“Figuring” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "figuring" and "calculating"?
Both describe working something out numerically or logically, but "figuring" is a more informal, everyday term, while "calculating" sounds more precise and technical, often implying formal mathematical computation.
Is "figuring" formal or informal?
"Figuring" is an informal word, more common in everyday conversation than in formal or academic writing, which typically prefers terms like "calculation" or "computation."
