figure given vs given figure

Both 'figure given' and 'given figure' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Figure given' is used when referring to a specific figure that has been provided or mentioned, while 'given figure' is used to introduce a figure that is about to be presented or discussed.

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figure given

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a specific figure that has been provided or mentioned.

This phrase is used to indicate a figure that has already been given or provided in a context, such as in a document or presentation.

Examples:

Please refer to the figure given on page 5 for more details.
The analysis is based on the figure given in the report.

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The NO2 reading of the analyser shall then be no more than 5 per cent above the figure given in paragraph 3.1. above.
The NO reading of the analyser must then be no more than 5 % above the figure given in section 4.3.3.3.
The figure given is 48103216, whereas the correct figure is 63103216.
With the ozonator deactivated, the flow of oxygen is also shut off. The NO reading of the analyser must then be no more than 5 % above the figure given in section 4.3.3.3.
This figure given by the EU rightly excludes administrative expenditure (EUR 3694 million).
This is the figure given by Hans Lassen of ICES during a presentation to the Fisheries Committee in February 2007.
Whilst I have absolutely no reason to doubt the figure given by the honourable Member, there are different estimates.
In any case, the example is a telling one in terms of the figure given.
This change was necessary because it had become clear that the figure given in the registered specification was not an accurate reflection of the reality.
The actual increase of staff provided for by DG Trade, for instance, amounts to only 12 officials, which is a moderate figure given the challenges DG Trade must tackle over the coming year;
(b) in addition, there were discrepancies concerning the exact amount of investments carried out by the beneficiaries: the most recent figure given is ITL 120081 million rather than the ITL 70000 million notified previously.
Personally, I have the figure given to me by my staff, who estimate the savings to be a maximum of EUR 6.3 billion.
In other words, the figure given for A's exports to B is different to the figure given for B's imports from A.
The national police says it arrested 24 people, but the figure given by the media is nearer 40.
in addition, there were discrepancies concerning the exact amount of investments carried out by the beneficiaries: the most recent figure given is ITL 120081 million rather than the ITL 70000 million notified previously.
The complainant too accepted in the understanding submitted on 13 October 2004 a beta value of 0,76 as still appropriate and thus arrived at a minimum remuneration of 10,19 %, which differed from the figure given in its statement of 14 January 1999.

Alternatives:

given figure
provided figure
referenced figure
mentioned figure
specified figure

given figure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when introducing a figure that is about to be presented or discussed.

This phrase is used to introduce a figure that will be provided or discussed in a context, such as in a document or presentation.