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figuring

 
(′fig·yər·iŋ)

(optics) Grinding or polishing of surfaces of optical components to remove aberrations.


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noun

    The act, process, or result of calculating: calculation, computation, reckoning. See reason/unreason.

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IN BRIEF: n. - Problem solving that involves numbers or quantities; Calculating; Computing.

pronunciation After figuring out the costs, he gave us an estimate for the remodel.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
  Synonyms: calculation, computation, reckoning


 
 

 

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