W w...b macrumors regular Original poster Jul 14, 2008 187 0 Nov 14, 2008 #1 I know it sounds dumb but im trying to make it look reasonable. So, would squared, as in the square of these numbers, abbreviate to sqr? ie (X)^2 could be Xsqr? thanks
I know it sounds dumb but im trying to make it look reasonable. So, would squared, as in the square of these numbers, abbreviate to sqr? ie (X)^2 could be Xsqr? thanks
JNB macrumors 604 Oct 7, 2004 6,872 9 In a Hell predominately of my own making Nov 14, 2008 #2 I'd try to fit in a superscript "2" myself. "Sqr" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.
sickmacdoc macrumors 68020 Jun 14, 2008 2,035 1 New Hampshire Nov 14, 2008 #3 For me, sqr would make me think of square root rather than squared. I agree with JohnNotBeatle- a superscripted 2 would be a much more common designation. If that can't be done, then sq would seem better than sqr- but still not good.
For me, sqr would make me think of square root rather than squared. I agree with JohnNotBeatle- a superscripted 2 would be a much more common designation. If that can't be done, then sq would seem better than sqr- but still not good.
Macky-Mac macrumors 68040 May 18, 2004 3,790 2,907 Nov 14, 2008 #4 sqr wouldn't make me think of "squared".....don't think it works without the "d"
A adamfishercox macrumors 6502 Aug 15, 2007 476 10 Nov 15, 2008 #5 If it must be a three letter thing, then sqd. But use a superscript 2.