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The term "squared" refers to multiplying a number by itself, which in mathematical terms is represented as raising that number to the power of two. Thus, when we say "five squared," we mean (5^2), or (5 \times 5). The use of "squared" originates from geometry, where the area of a square with side length (5) is calculated as (5) multiplied by itself. This terminology has carried over into algebra and mathematics more broadly.

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