figure up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To add up or calculate.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Third, clover increases the fertility of the soil by shading it almost constantly during the season of its growth. In figuring up the greater amount of fertility that clover could store up, I did not put this in.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “figure up” mean?
To add up or calculate.
Is “figure up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.