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adjective

squared

adj.
US /ˈskwɛɹd/ UK /skwˈeəd/ squared

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Technical Math

    multiplied by the same number.

    raised to the second power. The term is postpositive in mathematical expressions.

    Simple

    Five squared is twenty-five because five times five equals twenty-five.

    In context

    The formula requires the velocity squared to be divided by the radius of the curve to determine the centripetal force.

    Usage

    Usually follows the number it modifies (e.g., 'four squared').

    to the second power
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a pattern of many small squares.

    marked or covered with a grid of squares.

    Simple

    He preferred using squared paper for his geometry homework.

    In context

    The surveyor laid out a squared grid over the archaeological site to ensure every find was mapped with precision.

    griddedcheckered
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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