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Squared: meaning, definitions and examples

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squared

 

[ skwษ›rd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics term

Squared refers to the result of multiplying a number by itself. It is commonly used in geometry, algebra, and various mathematical calculations. For example, the square of 4 is 16 because 4 multiplied by 4 equals 16. The concept can also apply to other mathematical expressions and can be visualized as the area of a square whose sides are of equal length.

Synonyms

doubled, multiplied, raised

Examples of usage

  • The area of the square is calculated as side squared.
  • To find the hypotenuse, you need to square both legs of the triangle.
  • He squared the number to solve the equation.
Context #2 | Verb

mathematics action

To square a number means to multiply that number by itself. This operation is fundamental in algebra and is often one of the first concepts taught in mathematics. Squaring a number can be applied to both integers and decimals. For instance, squaring the number 3 gives you 9 because 3 times 3 equals 9.

Synonyms

double up, exponentiate, multiply

Examples of usage

  • If you square 5, you get 25.
  • Make sure to square the base when calculating the area of a square.
  • He squared the decimals to reach the final result.

Translations

Translations of the word "squared" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ao quadrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฐเฅเค—เคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช quadratisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuadrat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฒะฐะดั€ะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwadratowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๆ–นใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuadrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kare

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ๊ณฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุจุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤtvercovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtvorcovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๆ–น็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kvadratni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฒะฐะดั€ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvadrat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuadrado

Etymology

The term 'squared' has its origins in the Latin word 'quadratum', which means 'a square'. The concept dates back to ancient civilizations that utilized geometric shapes in their mathematical practices. It gained prominence during the Middle Ages as scholars began to formalize mathematical principles. The term entered the English language through Middle English, influenced by the French word 'carrรฉ', meaning square. The mathematical concept of squaring a number has been used in various cultures for thousands of years, serving as a fundamental aspect of geometry and algebra. Over time, 'squared' expanded in usage to represent not only the geometric shape but also the mathematical operation of raising to the second power.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,011, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.