n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: squared ; squar · ing
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1 a : to make square or rectangular < square a building stone> b : to test for deviation from a right angle, straight line, or plane surface
2 : to bring approximately to a right angle < squared his shoulders>
3 a : to multiply (a number) by itself : raise to the second power b : to find a square equal in area to < square a circle>
4 : to regulate or adjust by or to some standard or principle < square our actions by the opinions of others ― John Milton>
5 a : BALANCE , SETTLE < square an account> b : to even the score of
6 : to mark off into squares
7 a : to set right : bring into agreement < squared their goals with their beliefs> b : BRIBE , FIX
intransitive verb
1 : to agree precisely : CORRESPOND <your actions should square with your words>
2 : to settle matters especially : to pay the bill
– squar · er noun