figure-out

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you 'figure out' something, you investigate or think critically to understand or solve it. This can be a problem at work, a programming error, or a strategic challenge.

Examples in Different Contexts

In business strategy, 'figure out' means devising a plan to overcome challenges. A CEO might say, 'We need to figure out how to increase our market share in the next quarter.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

Our latest environmental project isn't having the impact we'd hoped for. Do you have any ideas about how we could increase its efficacy?

Response:

We need to figure out more effective strategies, maybe incorporating new technologies can improve project impacts.

Business

Scenario:

Our customer satisfaction ratings are dropping. What do you suggest we could do to improve our relationship with them?

Response:

Perhaps we need to figure out the root of the dissatisfaction to improve our customer service.