Squaring

Pronunciation: /skwɛrɪŋ/

Definitions of squaring

verb to raise a number to the second power

Example Sentences

A1 I am squaring the numbers in my math homework.

A2 She is squaring the garden to make it look neater.

B1 The carpenter is squaring the edges of the wood for the table.

B2 The scientist is squaring the results of the experiment to ensure accuracy.

C1 The engineer is squaring the measurements before constructing the building.

C2 The professor is squaring the data to eliminate any outliers before publishing the research.

Examples of squaring in a Sentence

formal In mathematics, squaring a number means multiplying it by itself.

informal I was squaring up the numbers to see if they matched.

slang I'm squaring up with my friend later to settle the debt.

figurative Squaring away your responsibilities will help you feel more organized.

Grammatical Forms of squaring

• past tense: squared
• plural: squarings
• comparative: more squared
• superlative: most squared
• present tense: squaring
• future tense: will square
• perfect tense: have squared
• continuous tense: is squaring
• singular: squaring
• positive degree: square
• infinitive: to square
• gerund: squaing
• participle: squared

Origin and Evolution of squaring

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'squaring' originated from the Latin word 'quadrare' which means 'to make square'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'squaring' has evolved to not only refer to making something square, but also to the mathematical operation of multiplying a number by itself.