What is the definition of squared?

The term "squared" in mathematics means raised to the power of 2. When a number is squared, it is multiplied by itself.

It is represented as a superscript 2 following the number

For example

- \(4^2 = 4 \times 4 = 16\)

-\(9^2 = 9 \times 9 = 81)

-\(0.5^2 = 0.5 \times 0.5 = 0.25\)