Source: wikibot/quadrature-geometry
= Quadrature (geometry)
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In geometry, "quadrature" refers to the process of determining the area of a geometric shape, especially when that area cannot be easily calculated using standard formulas. Historically, this term has been used in the context of finding the area of a square that is equivalent in area to a given shape or curve, such as a circle. This concept originates from the Latin word "quadratus," which means "square.