Tally is a related term of square.
In lang=en terms the difference between tally and square
is that
tally is to correspond or agree while
square is to draw, with a pair of compasses and a straightedge only, a with the same area as.
In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between tally and square
is that
tally is (nautical) to check off, as parcels of freight going inboard or outboard while
square is (nautical) to place at right angles with the keel.
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between tally and square
is that
tally is (obsolete) in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit while
square is (obsolete) to go to opposite sides; to take an attitude of offense or defense, or of defiance; to quarrel.
As adjectives the difference between tally and square
is that
tally is (
label) used as a mild intensifier: very (almost exclusively used by the upper classes) while
square is shaped like a (the polygon).
As nouns the difference between tally and square
is that
tally is originally, a piece of wood on which notches or scores were cut, as the marks of number; while
square is (geometry) a polygon with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90 degrees; a regular quadrilateral whose angles are all 90 degrees.
As verbs the difference between tally and square
is that
tally is to count something while
square is to adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else.
As an interjection tally
is target sighted.
As an adverb tally
is (obsolete) in a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.