squared

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

• 🇪🇸Describe algo que tiene forma de cuadrado, o en matemáticas, un número multiplicado por sí mismo.

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.

   🇪🇸cuadrado / en forma de cuadrado

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸al cuadrado

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.

   🇪🇸resuelto, saldado

   Sinónimos: 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.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que significa dar forma cuadrada a algo, saldar o ajustar una deuda o cuenta, o hacer que algo concuerde o sea compatible con otra cosa.

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.

   🇪🇸Escuadrar

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸elevar al cuadrado

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.

   🇪🇸Conciliar, ajustar o resolver

   Sinónimos: adjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   Antónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Conciliar, ajustar o hacer cuadrar

   Sinónimos: alignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   Antónimos: clashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

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

Variantes phrasal: square awaysquare offsquare up