noun

a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics or relates to the financial performance of a company.

the trade figures

statistic,number,integer,quantity,amount,level,total,sum,data,information,particulars

verb

have a significant part or role in a situation or process.

the issue of nuclear policy figured prominently in the talks

feature,appear,be featured/mentioned,be referred to,participate,play a part,play a role,be conspicuous,have prominence,have a place,star