Meaning of the word "figured out" in English

What does "figured out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

figured out

US /ˈfɪɡ.jɚd aʊt/

UK /ˈfɪɡ.əd aʊt/

to understand or solve something

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I finally figured out how to use this new software.

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Can you help me figure out this math problem?

to come to understand someone or something after a period of thought or observation

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It took me a while to figure out his personality.

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We need to figure out what went wrong.