figuring UK /ˈfɪɡ.ə.ɹɪŋ/US /ˈfɪɡ.jɚ.ɪŋ/ noun3 •Calculation.Alternative figurings may be available for interpreting the everyday, and alternative ways of figuring systems of privilege may be developed in contestations over social arrangements. — 2008 •Structure, design, or arrangement; figure.We must remember, however, that all these figurings are written with reference to the tonic signature. — 1863 •Representation. formsfigurings