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in the figure vs on the figure

Both 'in the figure' and 'on the figure' are correct, but 'in the figure' refers to something that is contained within the figure, while 'on the figure' refers to something that is located on the surface of the figure.
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in the figure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something contained within the figure.

Use 'in the figure' when you want to describe something that is inside the figure, such as a specific element or detail.

Examples:

  • In the figure, the blue line represents the path of the electron.
  • The key information is located in the figure on the left.
  • May 29, 2011 ... "in the figure"? – dpelisek. Commented Jan 7, 2018 at 22:43. 3. @dpelisek - Whether F is capitalized or not depends on the journal. Also, you ...
  • Apr 30, 2014 ... I was able to reference my figure in the text preceding my figure by placing the \label command after \caption in the figure.
  • Jan 21, 2013 ... I frequently encounter this in technical documents and I am wondering which one is correct. In the figure below. or. In the below figure.
  • Aug 31, 2018 ... The opportunity to travel to Vancouver to assist Professor McManus in restaging William Forsythe's Enemy in the Figure on Ballet BC.
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... Join. Options. Report. How do I turn off all layers in the figure? help · r/FigmaDesign - How do I turn off all layers in the figure? Upvote 2
  • Jun 21, 2023 ... mandeep143 asked a question. June 20, 2023 at 10:08 PM. Can someone help me getting the marked IP in the figure. I am not getting where it ...
  • May 9, 2023 ... What does Holy Grail mean in the Figure space? Question. I have seen this term come up countless times so I just gotta ask: What is a Holy ...
  • Enemy in the Figure ; AILEY II PREMIERE. 2022 ; WORLD PREMIERE. 1989 ; STAGED WITH. Thomas McManus ; STAGE, ORIGINAL LIGHTING, AND COSTUME DESIGN. William Forsythe ...
  • As James relates in the Figure in the carpet "As a tissue tolerably intricate it was a carpet with a figure of its own. but the figure was not the figure I ...
  • Jun 4, 2024 ... The first <figcaption> element found in the figure is presented as the figure's caption. The <figcaption> provides the accessible name for ...

Alternatives:

  • inside the figure
  • within the figure
  • depicted in the figure
  • shown in the figure
  • contained in the figure

on the figure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something located on the surface of the figure.

Use 'on the figure' when you want to describe something that is on the surface of the figure, such as a label or annotation.

Examples:

  • On the figure, you can see the legend explaining the colors.
  • The title of the graph is written on the figure.
  • Jun 30, 2023 ... Do leveled Skylanders store their progression on the figure, or per account that plays with them? Question. Basically just what the title ...
  • On The Figure In General And The Body In Particular: ... Brenez reconsiders what a body on film can be and what constitutes a figure in cinema. Hardback, 260 ...
  • Feb 10, 2024 ... Is the colored hand intentional on the Figure 8 album cover?
  • Females on the Figure. By Christine Huskisson. June 13, 2016. Share via: Facebook · Twitter · ReddIt · Email. I frequently find myself searching for ...
  • Apr 11, 2021 ... Musky Fishing Techniques - Cory Allen on the Figure 8 ... Musky fishing involves different boatside etiquette, with the best technique being to ...
  • Focus on the Figure. $35.00 $24.50. 1.
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... Bringing together international perspectives on the figure of the “monster” in performance, this edited collection builds on discussions in ...
  • Bringing together international perspectives on the figure of the “monster” in performance, this edited collection builds on discussions in the fields of ...
  • May 15, 1993 ... ... on the figure of merit. The calculations show that layering has the potential to increase significantly the figure of merit of a highly ...
  • Jun 22, 2005 ... Abstract page for arXiv paper math/0506456: Asymptotics of the quantum invariants for surgeries on the figure 8 knot.

Alternatives:

  • above the figure
  • atop the figure
  • adjacent to the figure
  • next to the figure
  • beside the figure

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