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double-figure

American

[duhb-uhl-fig-yer, duhb-uhl-fig-er] / ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg yər, ˈdʌb əlˈfɪg ər /

adjective

British.

double-digit.

Etymology

Origin of double-figure

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Grace Sullivan led Northwestern with 24 points and was the team’s sole double-figure scorer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

At Toronto, Scottie Barnes led eight double-figure scorers with 17 points to power the host Raptors over Brooklyn 119-109.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Bilodeau scored 10 of his 18 points in the second half to lead four players in double-figure scoring.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Normally they will get into double-figure numbers of rucks, going through it at speed and then diving in at the corner.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2024

Lord Dreever belonged to the class of billiard-players to whom a double-figure break is a thing to be noted and greeted with respect.

From The Intrusion of Jimmy by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

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