Meaning of the word squaring in English

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

squaring

US /ˈskwɛrɪŋ/
UK /ˈskweərɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the act of making something square or rectangular

Example:
The carpenter was busy with the squaring of the timber.
Accurate squaring is essential for stable construction.
2.

the act of multiplying a number by itself

Example:
The squaring of 5 results in 25.
He explained the process of squaring numbers.

Verb

1.

making something square or rectangular

Example:
The builder is currently squaring the foundations of the new house.
He spent the afternoon squaring up the edges of the garden beds.
2.

multiplying a number by itself

Example:
The mathematician was busy squaring complex numbers.
He demonstrated the method of squaring large numbers quickly.