squared

Describes something that has been made square in shape, or in mathematics, a number multiplied by itself.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt etwas, das quadratisch geformt wurde, oder in der Mathematik eine Zahl, die mit sich selbst multipliziert wurde.

1. Shaped like a square A2 formal

   Having a shape that is square or nearly square.

   • The table has a squared top.
   • She drew a squared pattern on the paper.
   • The building has a squared facade.

   🇩🇪Quadratisch

   Synonyme: foursquarequadratesquaresquarish

2. Mathematical operation B1 formal

   Multiplied by itself; raised to the power of two.

   • The squared value of 4 is 16.
   • He calculated the squared area of the room.
   • The formula requires the squared distance.

   🇩🇪Quadrat

3. Resolved or settled B2 informal

   Having been dealt with or resolved, often in a fair or balanced way.

   • We are squared on the payment now.
   • Everything is squared away for the trip.
   • He squared the matter with his boss.

   🇩🇪Geklärt

   Synonyme: concludedfixedhandledreconciledresolvedsettledsorted

• more squared comparative form
• most squared superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of making something square in shape, settling a debt or account, or making something consistent or compatible.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas in eine quadratische Form zu bringen, eine Schuld oder Rechnung zu begleichen oder etwas in Übereinstimmung oder Einklang zu bringen.

1. Make square or straight B1 formal

   To make something have straight edges, right angles, or a square shape.

   • He squared the corners of the wooden board.
   • The carpenter squared the frame before nailing it.
   • She squared the paper by folding it neatly.

   🇩🇪Gerade machen

   Synonyme: alignevenlevelstraightentrue

2. Multiply by itself B1 formal

   To multiply a number by itself.

   • To find the area, you need to square the length of the side.
   • She squared 5 and got 25.
   • The teacher asked the students to square the number 7.

   🇩🇪Quadrieren

3. Settle or resolve B2 informal

   To make something consistent, balanced, or settled.

   • We need to square our accounts before the end of the month.
   • He squared the debt with his friend.
   • They squared their differences and moved on.

   🇩🇪Regeln

   Synonyme: adjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   Antonyme: conflictcontradictdifferdisputedisturb

4. Adjust or align B2 formal

   To bring something into agreement or harmony with something else.

   • Her story doesn't square with the facts.
   • We need to square our plans with the budget.
   • His actions square with his principles.

   🇩🇪In Einklang bringen

   Synonyme: alignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   Antonyme: clashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

• squared past participle
• squared past simple
• squaring present participle
• squares third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: square awaysquare offsquare up