figured

v. thought that something was true or likely after thinking about it.

v. concluded or deduced a fact based on logic or expectation. Often used in informal speech to indicate a lack of surprise.

“I figured you would be late, so I started the movie without you.”

“He figured that the project would take at least three months, given the complexity of the initial requirements.”

Informal

v. calculated a number or an amount.

v. calculated or computed a numerical value or cost.

“The accountant figured the taxes and told us how much we owed.”

“Once the engineers figured the structural load, they realized the original design required significant reinforcement.”

adj. having a decorative pattern or design on the surface.

adj. decorated with a pattern, design, or figures; often used in the context of textiles or wood grain.

“The room was decorated with beautiful figured silk curtains.”

“The luthier selected a piece of highly figured maple for the back of the violin to ensure a striking visual appearance.”

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