figure vs tally

figure

verb
  • To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem. 

  • To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize. 

  • To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords. 

  • To enter into; to be a part of. 

  • To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon. 

  • To embellish with design; to adorn with figures. 

  • To embellish. 

  • To come to understand. 

  • To be reasonable. 

noun
  • A visible pattern as in wood or cloth. 

  • A number, an amount. 

  • A drawing or diagram conveying information. 

  • A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body. 

  • A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment. 

  • The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term. 

  • A figure of speech. 

  • The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person. 

  • A person or thing representing a certain consciousness. 

  • A numeral. 

  • A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses. 

  • Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression. 

  • The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body. 

  • A shape. 

  • Any complex dance moveᵂ. 

tally

verb
  • To mathematically calculate a numeric result. 

  • To count something. 

  • To make things correspond or agree with each other. 

  • To keep score. 

  • To correspond or agree. 

  • To record something by making marks. 

  • To check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard. 

noun
  • A ribbon on a sailor's cap bearing the name of the ship or the (part of) the navy to which they belong. 

  • A tally shop. 

  • A notch, mark, or score made on or in a tally; as, to make or earn a score or tally in a game. 

  • One thing made to suit another; a match; a mate. 

  • Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate. 

  • One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept. 

intj
  • Target sighted. 

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