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squared

/skwɛrd/ /skwɛərd/

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To adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else; in particular:

Examples :

"The casting was mounted on a milling machine so that its sides could be squared."

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To resolve or reconcile; to suit or fit.

Examples :

"John can square this question up for us."

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To adjust or adapt so as to bring into harmony with something.

Examples :

"I cannot square the results of the experiment with my hypothesis."

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Of a value, term or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

Examples :

"The student squared the number 5 to get 25. "

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To draw, with a pair of compasses and a straightedge only, a square with the same area as.

Examples :

"square the circle"

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To make a short low pass sideways across the pitch

Examples :

"The soccer player squared the ball across the goalmouth, hoping a teammate could tap it in. "

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To take opposing sides; to quarrel.

Examples :

"The siblings squared off over who got to use the tablet first. "

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To accord or agree exactly; to be consistent with; to suit; to fit.

Examples :

""Her story about the lost keys squared with what her brother told me, so I believe they're telling the truth." "

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To go to opposite sides; to take an attitude of offense or defense, or of defiance; to quarrel.

Examples :

"The siblings squared off, ready to argue over who got to use the tablet first. "

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To take a boxing attitude; often with up or off.

Examples :

"Seeing the bigger boy approach, the younger child squared up, ready to defend his friend. "

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To form with four sides and four right angles.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully squared the edges of the wooden frame to ensure it was perfectly rectangular. "

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To form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully squared the piece of wood before attaching it to the frame, ensuring it was perfectly rectangular. "

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To compare with, or reduce to, any given measure or standard.

Examples :

""The company squared all employee salaries to the industry average to ensure fair compensation." "

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To hold a quartile position respecting.

Examples :

""My test score squared me among the top 25% of the class." "

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adjective

Covered with a grid of squares.

Examples :

"The architect presented a squared map, showing the city divided into clearly defined blocks for the new development project. "

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adjective

Raised to the second power.

Examples :

"The squared area of the small garden plot is nine square meters, since each side measures three meters. "