Synonyms for

Figuring

Verb / ˈfɪgjɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for figuring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Finding a solution to a problem or understanding something through calculation or reasoning.

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Common collocations

  • figuring out the problem
  • figuring out how
  • figuring out the answer
  • figuring out the meaning
  • figuring out a way
  • figuring out the cost
  • figuring out the solution

Word family

noun figure
verb figure
adjective figural

Usage note

The gerund 'figuring' is most commonly used in the phrasal verb 'figuring out', meaning to understand or solve something. It is generally informal.

Example sentences

  1. I am figuring out how to bake a cake.
  2. She is figuring out how to fix the broken toy.
  3. He is figuring out the answer to the riddle.
  4. They are figuring out how to split the pizza evenly.
  5. We are figuring out the best route to take on our road trip.

Quotes

  • I am not a math teacher. I am a math student. I am not perfect and I will never be. I don't know everything. I'm still figuring things out.
  • I am figuring out who I am and what I want to do, and that's okay.
  • I'm still figuring it all out, but I know that I'm happy and that's all that matters.

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