Figure and Scale

Figure

Figure verb - To determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations.
Usage example: the car dealer figured that our monthly car payment would be $357

Scale and figure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scale" instead the word "Figure" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: figured, figuring, figurine, figuration, fig

Scale

Scale verb - To find out the size, extent, or amount of.
Usage example: scaled the logs to get a rough idea of the amount of usable lumber they were likely to yield
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Synonyms for Scale

Figure and scale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Figure" instead the word "Scale" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: scaled, scaling, scalable

How words are described

human human figure human scale
old old figure old scale
good good figure good scale
similar similar figure similar scale
Other adjectives: single, small, actual, real, large, big, evil, new, major, minor, local.

Common collocations

thanks figure thanks scale thanks
time figure time scale time
way figure way scale way
bit figure bit scale bit
Other words: barrier, resistance, times, stories.

Both words in one sentence

  • When the hobbit scale doubles are used instead of the actors, you figure they're just wearing the same outfit as the actor but in a smaller size, right?
  • Gag Penis Later she complains that she can't make the clay figure's penis to proper scale as it keeps falling off, and it's shown the clay figure's penis is about half the size of it's own leg.
    Source: Gag Penis
  • Western Animation / The Real Ghostbusters The 4 Ghostbusters are based on their animation models, a proper Janine figure in suit with proton pack was made, and an actual Samhain figure was produced, along with a proper scale Slimer.
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