figure
noun
a numerical symbol, especially an Arabic numeral.
have figured
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present perfectof figure.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"We have figured out a new technique that allows us to see the effects of a single quark in the QGP, through a different pair of particles," Lee says.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
By the next robot Olympics, they’ll probably have figured out how to run around corners.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Users of Meta glasses have figured out ways to obscure components meant to indicate that a photo or video is being captured, including by tampering with the electronics in the device.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
What Dae’Quan Wright’s agent said was true: Athletes have figured out that in certain situations, it’s more lucrative to go to school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Must have figured out that working muscle for Lucky Strike pays better than heavy crew.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
