triangulate
What is another word for triangulate? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To find the exact location of something by measuring angles from two or more known points.
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How to use triangulate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
triangulate a signal
triangulate a position
triangulate between factions
Etymology
From Latin triangulum, "triangle," plus the verb-forming suffix -ate — the surveying sense comes from using triangles of known points to calculate an unknown position.
Full origin of triangulate →Frequently asked questions
What does “triangulate” mean?
The word “triangulate” means to find the exact location of something by measuring angles from two or more known points. In plain terms, to pinpoint a location using angle measurements, or figuratively, to maneuver between two opposing sides for your own benefit.
How do you pronounce “triangulate”?
“Triangulate” is pronounced treye-ANGG-yuh-layt (/tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “triangulate” in a sentence?
Here is “triangulate” used in a sentence: “Surveyors triangulated the position of the new boundary marker.”
What part of speech is “triangulate”?
“Triangulate” is a verb.
Where does the word “triangulate” come from?
The word “triangulate” comes from Latin. From Latin triangulum, "triangle," plus the verb-forming suffix -ate — the surveying sense comes from using triangles of known points to calculate an unknown position.
How many meanings does “triangulate” have?
“Triangulate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to find the exact location of something by measuring angles from two or more known points.
