Triangulation
/traɪˌæŋɡjuˈleɪʃn/noun
A method used to figure out a location by measuring angles from known points.
The team of geographers used triangulation to locate the hidden cave.
Often appears as...
- survey triangulation
- triangulation method
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Technical
noun
The practice of using two or more methods or data sources to increase the reliability of findings.
To ensure the validity of the research findings, a triangulation of methodologies was adopted.
Often appears as...
- data triangulation
- methodological triangulation
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Academic
Academic
noun
A technique in psychology and social sciences where a person gains control over a situation by indirectly manipulating two others.
In an effort to maintain control, the manipulator engaged in psychological triangulation.
Often appears as...
- psychological triangulation
- relational triangulation
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Academic
Academic
noun
A method in cell phone tracking in which the location of a device is estimated by analysing the signal strengths to nearby antenna towers.
The lost smartphone was located using triangulation techniques.
Often appears as...
- cellular triangulation
- signal triangulation
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Technical
noun
The process or practice of determining the shape of something by measuring its outline.
The architect used triangulation to determine the exact dimensions of the construction plan.
Often appears as...
- triangulation process
- triangulation principle
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A method used to figure out a location by measuring angles from known points.
The team of geographers used triangulation to locate the hidden cave.
Often appears as...
- survey triangulation
- triangulation method
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The practice of using two or more methods or data sources to increase the reliability of findings.
To ensure the validity of the research findings, a triangulation of methodologies was adopted.
Often appears as...
- data triangulation
- methodological triangulation
Usage tips
Academic
Academic
noun
A technique in psychology and social sciences where a person gains control over a situation by indirectly manipulating two others.
In an effort to maintain control, the manipulator engaged in psychological triangulation.
Often appears as...
- psychological triangulation
- relational triangulation
Usage tips
Academic
Academic
noun
A method in cell phone tracking in which the location of a device is estimated by analysing the signal strengths to nearby antenna towers.
The lost smartphone was located using triangulation techniques.
Often appears as...
- cellular triangulation
- signal triangulation
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The process or practice of determining the shape of something by measuring its outline.
The architect used triangulation to determine the exact dimensions of the construction plan.
Often appears as...
- triangulation process
- triangulation principle
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Context
Used mainly in geography for mapping and navigation.
The map was highly accurate thanks to the triangulation of the terrain.
Pro Tip 2/2Precision in Location
Indicates precise locating by using fixed reference points.
To find the treasure, we'll need precise triangulation from these landmarks.
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questions from the community let's get the first one up there okay so I don't know if you can see that dr. garner the peace process is a triangulation between your government Taliban in the US but others have political economic political
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they could be living you know not far from housing people may never know with the help of a radio collar and triangulation JC can determine within a few yards the exact location of a bobcat I didn't see him but I know he ran right
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A vision for the future...
questions from the community let's get the first one up there okay so I don't know if you can see that dr. garner the peace process is a triangulation between your government Taliban in the US but others have political economic political
Video examples
Bring on the Bobcats PIPE...
they could be living you know not far from housing people may never know with the help of a radio collar and triangulation JC can determine within a few yards the exact location of a bobcat I didn't see him but I know he ran right
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Owen Jones
British Journalist
One of the greatest own goals in modern British political history helped create one of the biggest political parties in the western world, but one committed to socialism rather than rehashed Blairite triangulation.
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Ken Burns
American Director
You need, as a historian, essential triangulation from your subject and the only way you get that triangulation is through time.
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Owen Jones
British Journalist
One of the greatest own goals in modern British political history helped create one of the biggest political parties in the western world, but one committed to socialism rather than rehashed Blairite triangulation.
Quote examples
Ken Burns
American Director
You need, as a historian, essential triangulation from your subject and the only way you get that triangulation is through time.
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