"sq" meaning in English

See sq in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: sq. [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} sq (not comparable)
  1. Abbreviation of square, such as found with units of measure, or public spaces. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable Alternative form of: square, such as found with units of measure, or public spaces Derived forms: sq ft, sq in, sq yd Related terms: sq. [alternative], sqr [alternative], sqr. [alternative]
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