Meaning of the word "square root" in English

What does "square root" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

square root

US /skwer rut/
UK /skweər ruːt/
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Noun

a number that when multiplied by itself gives a specified number

Example:
The square root of 9 is 3.
You need to calculate the square root to solve this equation.