ˈfɪɡjər ɪn
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- figure
- Particle:
- in
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "figure in" mean?
- To include something in a calculation or plan
- To be a part of or play a role in something
Examples
- Did you figure in the cost of shipping?
- Her experience figures in our decision to hire her.
- The weather didn't figure in our plans.
- You need to figure in taxes when calculating your budget.
- His opinion didn't figure in the final decision.
How to use it
Less common than 'figure out'. Used mainly in planning and calculation contexts. 'Factor in' is often used as a synonym.
Word order
For including in calculations: separable ('figure the costs in'). For being part of: intransitive ('figure in the plan').
Similar expressions
include
factor in
consider
account for
Opposites
exclude
leave out
ignore
Related phrasal verbs
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