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double-figure

American

[duhb-uhl-fig-yer, duhb-uhl-fig-er] / ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg yər, ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg ər /

adjective

British.

double-digit.

Etymology

Origin of double-figure

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Cameron Boozer, forward, Duke: The heralded freshman has lived up to every expectation, anchoring a five-player double-figure scoring lineup that made Duke the No. 1 overall seed and the team everyone else is chasing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

At Toronto, Scottie Barnes led eight double-figure scorers with 17 points to power the host Raptors over Brooklyn 119-109.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Councillors in Aberdeenshire also backed a double-figure percentage rise of 10%.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2025

Watkins and Iriafen extended their streaks of double-figure scoring games to 10.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024

Lord Dreever belonged to the class of billiard-players to whom a double-figure break is a thing to be noted and greeted with respect.

From The Intrusion of Jimmy by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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