Meaning of the word figuring in English

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

figuring

US /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɪɡərɪŋ/

Noun

the process of calculating or working out something

Example:
The accountant is still busy with the figuring of the taxes.
There was a lot of figuring involved to get the exact measurements.

Verb

present participle of figure

Example:
She was figuring out how to solve the complex puzzle.
He spent hours figuring the costs for the new project.