Meaning & Definition of word "Squared"
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Squared
/skwɛrd/
verb:
- 1. To raise a number to the second power; to multiply a number by itself.
- Example: When you squared the number three, you got nine.
- 2. To make something square or to set it to an angle of 90 degrees.
- Example: He squared the pieces of wood before starting the construction.
adjective:
- 1. Having the shape of a square; characterized by equal sides and right angles.
- Example: The garden was perfectly squared, with each side measuring ten meters.
- 2. Raised to the power of two; multiplied by itself.
- Example: To find the area of the square, you need to use the length of one side squared.
Etymology
From the Old French 'esquare', from Latin 'squarere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
squared away:
Organized and prepared.
square the circle:
To attempted the impossible.
get squared with:
To settle accounts or clear up misunderstandings.
Related Words
square:
A geometric shape with four equal sides.
squaring:
The act of multiplying a number by itself.
squareness:
The quality of being square or rectangular.
Slang Meanings of squared
Meaning: To be extremely conventional or dull.
Example Sentence: That party was so squared, no one danced.
Meaning: To have resolved conflicts or issues.
Example Sentence: I finally got squared with my old friend after our argument.