figuring out
The phrase 'figuring out' is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of understanding or solving something through thought and analysis.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Understanding or solving something through thought and analysis.
Example
- She spent the afternoon figuring out how to assemble the new furniture.
- I'm still figuring out the best way to approach this project.
B2Problem-Solving
(informal)Discovering or determining a solution to a problem through reasoning.
Example
- The team is figuring out how to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
- He finally figured out the answer to the difficult math problem.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "figuring out":
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