1.
Discover or determine, as in Let's figure out a way to help. [Early 1900s]
2.
Solve or decipher, as in Can you figure out this puzzle?
[Early 1800s]
| Idioms: figure out |
1.
Discover or determine, as in Let's figure out a way to help. [Early 1900s]
2.
Solve or decipher, as in Can you figure out this puzzle?
[Early 1800s]
| WordNet: figure out |
The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
Synonyms: solve, work out, puzzle out, lick, work
| cipher | |
| Birmingham, Wayne (Quotes By) | |
| decipher |
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