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tri·angu·la·tion (trī aŋ′gyə lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. Surveying, Navigation the process of determining the distance between points on the earth's surface, or the relative positions of points, by dividing up a large area into a series of connected triangles, measuring a base line between two points, and then locating a third point by computing both the size of the angles made by lines from this point to each end of the base line and the lengths of these lines
  2. the triangles thus marked out

Etymology: ML triangulatio

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triangulation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • datum: This mixed methods approach allowed for triangulation of data within each case study.

Converse of object

  • call: This is what I called triangulation in my evidence to the Select Committee.

Adjective modifier

  • methodological: Similar to Chapter 6, the chapter emphasizes the importance of methodological triangulation in carrying out classroom- oriented research.

Modifies a noun

  • pillar: Beacon Fell Summit A triangulation pillar is situated on the site of where the beacon would have stood.

Noun used with modifier

  • laser: The system utilizes laser triangulation to provide a contact free means of recording profiles.
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