figure in

Idioms  

1. Include, add in. For example, Did you figure in the travel expense?

2. Play a part in, as in His speaking ability definitely figured in his being chosen for the lead , or Their reduced income figures in all their recent decisions .

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Example Sentences

A tall, lean figure, in a dark suit and tie, Prince Harry gave his evidence about what he sees as a lifetime of hounding by the media, which he claimed used unlawful means of gathering information.

From BBC

The number of international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide hit 1.52 billion in 2025, 4.0 percent higher than the figure in the previous year, the Madrid-based body said in a statement.

From Barron's

The 52-year-old has been with the team since 2007, when it was Honda, and been a key figure in championships won under the name Brawn in 2009 and Mercedes from 2010.

From BBC

Revie was a revolutionary figure in terms of opposition analysis and attention to detail and it is no exaggeration to say this would have been a huge coup.

From BBC

Valentino's creative director Alessandro Michele celebrated him as "a central figure in the history of Italian culture".

From Barron's