Sq.

adj, phrase

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of square in units of measure. abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable

    "It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second)."

Phrase
  1. 1
    Alternative form of seq.: "and those which follow" alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms
f.ff.

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"It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second)."

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sq. ft.sq. in.

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