Squaring Meaning in English
word · lemma: square
ˈskwɛɹɪŋ
SKWAIR-ing
skwˈeəɹɪŋ
sk-AIR-ing
Definition
'Squaring' usually means multiplying a number by itself, but it can also mean making something have the shape of a square.
Usage & Nuances
Most often a math term (e.g., 'squaring numbers'), but in crafts/carpentry, can mean making corners square. Less common in daily conversation unless talking about shapes or math.
Spanish: elevar al cuadrado - cuadrar (matemáticas)Portuguese (BR): elevar ao quadrado - quadrar (matemática)Portuguese (PT): elevar ao quadrado - quadrar (matemática)Chinese (Simplified): 平方 - 使成方形Chinese (Traditional): 平方 - 使成方形Hindi: वर्ग बनाना - वर्ग करनाArabic: تربيع - جعل الشيء مربع الشكلBengali: বর্গীকরণ - চৌকো করাRussian: возведение в квадрат - выравнивание под прямой уголJapanese: 二乗すること - 四角にすることVietnamese: bình phương - làm vuông gócKorean: 제곱하기 - 직각으로 맞추기Turkish: karesini alma - kare yapmakUrdu: مربع بنانا - مربع کرنا (ریاضی میں، شکل دینا)Indonesian: mengkuadratkan - membuat persegi
Example Sentences
Squaring a number means multiplying it by itself.
basic
The carpenter is squaring the corner of the table.
basic
She practiced squaring both numbers and shapes in class.
basic
I'm terrible at squaring big numbers in my head.
natural
The first step in this trick is squaring the sides of the box perfectly.
natural
After squaring the answer, don't forget to write the units.
natural