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Definition of squaring - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
shape makingin the process of being made square
- The squaring edges of the frame were carefully measured.
2.
number rulesTECH. involving a mathematical squareTECH.
- The squaring function is essential in algebraic equations.
Noun
1.
mathematicsTECH. the act of multiplying a number by itselfTECH.
- Squaring is used to find the area of a square.
2.
geometryTECH. the process of making something have right angles or be squareTECH.
- Squaring the frame ensures the corners are at right angles.
Origin of squaring
Latin, quadrare (to make square)
Examples of squaring in a sentence
He focused on the squaring details of the architectural design. Squaring numbers is a basic math skill. The squaring method simplifies the calculation. Squaring each term helps when you expand the binomial. In statistics, squaring deviations prevents negatives from canceling out. Squaring the cabinet doors took longer than cutting the panels.
Careful squaring of the first tile keeps the whole row aligned.
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- French:en train de devenir carré, élévation au carré, ...
- German:viereckig, Quadrieren, ...
- Italian:in fase di quadratura, quadratura, ...
- Spanish:cuadrado, elevación al cuadrado, ...
- Portuguese:em quadratura, elevação ao quadrado, ...
- Chinese:方形的, 方正处理, ...
- Japanese:四角にする, 平方, ...
- Arabic:جارٍ تربيعه, تَرْبِيع, ...
- Hebrew:מְרוּבָּע, הַעֲלָאָה בְּרִבּוּעַ, ...
- Russian:квадратируемый, возведение в квадрат, ...
- Ukrainian:вирівнюючий, піднесення до квадрата, ...
- Hindi:वर्गाकार, वर्ग करना, ...
Definition of square - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geometryshape with four equal sides and right angles
- The square has four equal sides.
2.
urban areaopen area in a town, often with trees
- We met at the town square.
3.
mathematicsTECH. product of a number multiplied by itselfTECH.
- The square of 4 is 16.
4.
socialUS conservative or old-fashioned personUS
- He is such a square, always following the rules.
5.
measurementTECH. tool for measuring right anglesTECH.
- He used a square to check the angle.
6.
cricketTECH. UK central area of a cricket fieldTECH. UK
- The players gathered on the square.
Adjective
1.
shapehaving four equal sides and four right angles
- The table has a square top.
2.
honestyhonest and fair
- He gave me a square deal.
3.
traditionUS old-fashioned or conventionalUS
- His square views don't fit in today's world.
Verb
1.
mathematicsTECH. multiply a number by itselfTECH.
- To find the area, square the length of the side..
2.
shapeTECH. make something have straight sides and a right angleTECH.
- He squared the wood block for the project..
3.
agreementmake something agree or fit
- Their stories didn't square with each other.
4.
financeTECH. settle or balance a financial accountTECH.
- She squared her debts before the end of the month..
5.
soccerTECH. UK make a short sideways passTECH. UK
- He squared the ball to his teammate.
Adverb
1.
honestyin a direct and honest manner
- He dealt with everyone square..
2.
alignmentat right angles or in a straight line
- The shelves were placed square against the wall.
Images of square
shape with four equal sides and right angles 
open area in a town, often with trees
Expressions with square
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shoes with a square-shaped toe
She wore stylish square toes to the party.
having equal scores in a game or competition
The teams were all square at halftime..
someone who watches too much TV
He is known for being a square eyes in the family.
nutritious meal that provides all needed food groups
After work, he enjoyed a square meal.
position shoulders back in a straight line
He squared his shoulders before entering the room.
stand straight and push your shoulders back
Square your shoulders, take a breath, and walk onstage confidently.
returning to the start after a failure
After the project failed, we were back to square one.
agree that no one owes anything
After the trade, they decided to call it square.
starting again from the very beginning
After the error, we had to start from square one.
in a straightforward or honest manner
He answered the question square on without hesitation.
first stage of a process or after starting over
After the mistake, we are back to square one.
someone or something that does not fit well in a setting
He felt like a square peg in a round hole at the new job.
prepare to fight or confront someone
He squared up to his opponent in the ring.
resolve debts to achieve financial balance
They worked hard to get accounts square with their creditors.
get approval or permission from someone for something
I need to square it with my boss first.
prepare for a confrontation or conflict
The two teams squared off before the match.
a situation where someone is unsuitable for a role or place
The team struggled with square pegs in round holes causing problems.
have no debts or obligations left with someone
After I paid him back, I was square with him.
within the rules without any cheating
He completed the test fair and square.
pay back money or favor to make things even
I need to get square with him for lunch yesterday.
eat a full and healthy meal
After work, I like to have a square meal.
person unsuited for a particular role or situation
He felt like a round peg in a square hole at work.
resolve a dispute or disagreement
They decided to square accounts with each other after the argument.
prepare something for use or action
The crew squared away the boat for the upcoming journey..
Origin of square
Latin, quadratus (made square)
Examples of square in a sentence
In math class, we learned how to calculate the area of a square. The festival was held in the main square. Artists displayed their work in the square. She calculated the square of 9 in her head. The square of 5 is 25, which he quickly noted. My uncle is a square when it comes to music.
Don't be such a square, try something new! A square is essential for carpentry work. He checked the alignment using a square. Fielders spread out across the square before the next over. The groundskeeper watered the square early that morning. The room was designed with square windows. He drew a square diagram on the board. Her square approach earned everyone's trust. They appreciated his square judgment in the matter. Her square fashion sense was outdated. He had a square approach to modern technology. You need to square the radius to get the area of the circle. To solve the equation, first square the variable. She squared the edges of the fabric. They squared the frame before assembling it. Can these figures square with the budget? Her explanation squared with the evidence. He squared the accounts after the audit. They squared their financial records annually. She squared the ball to avoid the defender. The player squared it perfectly for a goal. She answered the questions square. He always played the game square. The picture was hung square on the wall. He stood square in front of the door.
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- French:carré, honnête, ...
- German:Quadrat, quadratisch, ...
- Italian:quadrato, onesto, ...
- Spanish:cuadrado, de forma cuadrada, ...
- Portuguese:quadrado, justo, ...
- Chinese:正方形, 方形的, ...
- Japanese:正方形, 四角い, ...
- Arabic:مُرَبَّع, صَادِق, ...
- Hebrew:רִיבּוּעַ, רִבּוּעִי, ...
- Russian:квадрат, квадратный, ...
- Ukrainian:квадрат, квадратний, ...
- Hindi:वर्ग, वर्गाकार, ...
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