Homonym: squaring (Alignment)
Squaring is a mathematical operation where a number is multiplied by itself. For example, if you take the number 3 and square it, you calculate 3 × 3, which equals 9. This operation is often represented using an exponent, so squaring 3 can also be written as 3².
Squaring is commonly used in various fields, including geometry and physics. In geometry, the area of a square is found by squaring the length of one of its sides. For instance, if a square has a side length of 4, its area is 4², which equals 16.