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One of the meaning of Figure word can be set in the phrase as mathematical shape, drawing in the book, number among others, in every language, some words could have more than one meaning such as "banco", "manga" in Portuguese.. it will all depends on the sentence´s context. Then, in the case of the text above, it states the idea of number that has been counted or calculated: "...an increase of 246 per cent on the 2012 figure."

Other examples with the same meaning:

Government figures/numbers show a continued decline in unemployment.
This year's sales figures/numbers were excellent.

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a symbol that represents a number.

Engraçado é o colega tentando comentar em inglês e cometendo um monte de barbaridades gramaticais

Definition of figure (Entry 1 of 2)

1 a: a number symbol : NUMERAL, DIGIT

Definition of figure (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1: to represent by or as if by a figure or outline

Synonyms for figure

Synonyms: Noun

digit, integer, number, numeral, numeric, whole number

Synonyms: Verb

choose, conclude, decide, determine, name, opt, resolve, settle (on or upon)

Fonte: dictionary Merriam-Webster

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figure: amount, digit, number...

Traduções de figure

substantivo

a figura

figure, picture, form, image, face card, guest card

o número

number, figure, item, quantity, size, numeral

a cifra

cipher, figure, number, cypher, code, naught