adj
Uncommon
squared
skweh-uhd
Squared (adj) means marked with a grid of squares. Example: “She used squared paper to keep her graphs neat.”
adj
1
Marked with a grid of squares.
"The children were taught to plot graphs on squared paper."
"She used squared paper to keep her graphs neat."
2
Raised to the second power, in mathematics.
"Four squared is sixteen."
How to use squared
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither patterned with squares, or multiplied by itself in math.
Common pairings
squared paper
x squared
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What does “squared” mean?
The word “squared” means marked with a grid of squares. In plain terms, either patterned with squares, or multiplied by itself in math.
How do you pronounce “squared”?
“Squared” is pronounced skweh-uhd (/skwɛɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “squared” in a sentence?
Here is “squared” used in a sentence: “She used squared paper to keep her graphs neat.”
What is another word for “squared”?
Words with a similar meaning to “squared” include ² and square.
What part of speech is “squared”?
“Squared” is an adjective.
Is “squared” a common word?
“Squared” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “squared” have?
“Squared” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: marked with a grid of squares.
