figure on

verb

To account for or rely on a particular fact or notion; to calculate (something) using a set of facts.

“I figure on meeting her after lunch tomorrow.”

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Meanings

verbfigure on (third-person singular simple present figures on, present participle figuring on, simple past and past participle figured on)

present singular third person figures on · participle present figuring on · participle past figured on · past figured on

  1. transitiveTo account for or rely on a particular fact or notion; to calculate (something) using a set of facts.

    I'll figure on nine people for lunch tomorrow.

  2. transitiveTo plan or expect (something).

    I figure on meeting her after lunch tomorrow.

Cite this entry
APA

figure on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/figure%20on

MLA

“figure on.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/figure%20on. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “figure on,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/figure%20on.

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