triangulation in Portuguese

triangulation in Portuguese is triangulação — triangulation means a method of finding an unknown location or distance using angles measured from known points.

triangulation in Portuguese

triangulação

noun

(uncountable, surveying) A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; (countable) an instance of the use of this technique.

What does "triangulation" mean?

noun A method of finding an unknown location or distance using angles measured from known points.
"A special advantage of radar is that it works during darkness and other periods of low visibility, which prevent visual triangulation and aircraft techniques for measuring nuclear clouds."
noun (figurative, politics) The strategy of positioning oneself between two opposing sides to appeal to the middle ground.
"Critics called the policy shift a classic case of political triangulation."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

triangulation in a sentence

A special advantage of radar is that it works during darkness and other periods of low visibility, which prevent visual triangulation and aircraft techniques for measuring nuclear clouds.
Cell towers use triangulation to estimate a phone's location.
Critics called the policy shift a classic case of political triangulation.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "triangulation" in Portuguese?

"triangulation" in Portuguese is triangulação. triangulation means: A method of finding an unknown location or distance using angles measured from known points.

How do you use "triangulation" in a sentence?

Example: "Cell towers use triangulation to estimate a phone's location." In Portuguese, "triangulation" is triangulação.

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