figure out
Britishverb
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to calculate or reckon
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to understand
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Discover or determine, as in Let's figure out a way to help . [Early 1900s]
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Solve or decipher, as in Can you figure out this puzzle? [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Broumand, the keyboard business owner, says he paid tariffs totaling $35,000 last year, but has yet to figure out how much of that might qualify for a refund.
But FlavorCloud’s Sharad said any refund process could face delays as Customs and Border Protection and the Court of International Trade figure out how refunds would work.
From MarketWatch
“So, I’m just trying to figure out what Riles’ statue is going to look like,” Worthy said.
From Los Angeles Times
First up for everyone is figuring out Sierra Canyon.
From Los Angeles Times
LeBron James focused on bonding with teammates from around the league and figuring out a new All-Star Game format, passing on talk about his future.
From Los Angeles Times
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