Synonyms for figuring

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fig-yer; especially British fig-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪg yər; especially British ˈfɪg ər

Définition of figuring

Origin : late 14c., "to represent" (in a picture); see figure (n.). Meaning "to shape into" is early 15c.; "to picture in the mind" is from c.1600; "to make an appearance" is c.1600. Meaning "work out a sum" is from 1833, American English. Related: Figured; figuring.

noun calculation

Example sentences :

“That agrees with my figuring,” said Sanders, with a nod of his head.
Extract from : « Adrift on the Pacific » by Edward S. Ellis

"Yes," nodded Kincaide, picking up the paper upon which he had been figuring.
Extract from : « Vampires of Space » by Sewell Peaslee Wright

Moriarty was muttering to himself, figuring with slide rule, pencil and paper.
Extract from : « The Leech » by Phillips Barbee

The idea is peace on Earth, see, and the way to do it is by figuring out angles.
Extract from : « Watchbird » by Robert Sheckley

Other parts they had beefed up, figuring they would wear, but slowly.
Extract from : « The Repairman » by Harry Harrison

The "figuring" and polishing may be done by hand just like the grinding.
Extract from : « On Laboratory Arts » by Richard Threlfall

We give you the job of figuring out the stresses and strains involved.
Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell

"We made a big mistake when we were figuring on what we'd need," grumbled Dan.
Extract from : « The Grammar School Boys Snowbound » by H. Irving Hancock

By your figuring, we shouldn't be yet one light-year on the way.
Extract from : « Out Around Rigel » by Robert H. Wilson

"I suppose you saw me figuring in a court, charged with common assault," he said.
Extract from : « The Man Who Knew » by Edgar Wallace

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