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figurer

figurer

1 6.5
A person who works with numbers, for example in accounting
  • noun
translation icon : calculador
  • As a skilled figurer, she excelled at complex mathematical problems for her clients.

Examples

  • The accountant is a diligent figurer who meticulously analyzes financial statements.

  • Many figurers are essential in financial planning.

  • The company hired a skilled figurer to manage their financial records.

  • As a figurer, she double-checked every calculation before submitting her report.

  • He became known as the best figurer in the department for his attention to detail.

  • The figurer worked late to finalize the budget.

  • During the meeting, he was recognized as the top figurer in the company for his excellent calculations.

Synonyms

statistician
vsfigurer
  • Specialized
23 6.7

A person who collects and studies numbers to find patterns

focuses on performing calculations rather than designing or interpreting data studies
number cruncher
vsfigurer
  • Informal
3 4.5

A person who works with many numbers and can do difficult calculations using computers

does general workplace calculations rather than heavy computational processing
estimator
vsfigurer
1 4.5

A person who calculates how much a job will cost

works on numbers more generally across many tasks rather than cost estimates
reckoner
vsfigurer
  • Archaic
9.4

A person who is very good at working out numbers quickly

does similar job calculations but without stressing tools or method
arithmetician
vsfigurer
  • Specialized
8.4

A person who is good at doing calculations with numbers

focuses on workplace number tasks rather than formal mathematical study

Surface Forms

figurer singular
figurers plural

Morphology

figurer = figure (transparent) = figure + er

Agentive formation from the verb 'figure', meaning 'one who calculates', and is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Figurer comes from the common word figure, which originally meant 'shape' and later also came to mean 'a number' or 'to calculate'. So a figurer is someone who works with numbers or who 'figures' things out.