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Figure

Numerical value or symbol used in quantitative disciplines.

number value

A figure refers to a numerical value or symbol used in mathematics, statistics, accounting, and other quantitative disciplines. It can represent quantities, measurements, or data points essential for calculations and analysis.

Etymology

The word 'figure' comes from the Latin 'figurare,' meaning ‘to form, shape.’

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A figure is like a number or symbol you use in math and science to show amounts, measurements, or results.

Fun Facts

The word 'figure' comes from the Latin word 'ficurare', meaning to shape or form
Figures are essential for presenting data clearly in scientific papers
Ancient civilizations used figures like tally marks to record quantities

FAQ

What is a figure? It represents a numerical value or symbol
What are figures used for? They're used in quantitative disciplines like math and science
Can a figure be a graph? Yes, it can represent data visually

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

number quantity

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

digit integer decimal

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

equation graph data set

Indexes

data management mathematical quantitative

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