What is another word for triangulation?

Pronunciation: [tɹa͡ɪˈanɡjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Synonyms for triangulation include Trisection, three-corner, trilateral, trigonometry, theodolite, and surveying. Trisection is a mathematical term that describes the division of a shape into three equal parts. Three-corner and trilateral describe a triangle that has three corners or a shape that contains three sides or edges. Trigonometry is the study of triangles and their properties. Theodolite is an instrument used in surveying to measure angles and map out land. Surveying is the process of collecting data and creating maps or plans of land. All of these terms relate in some way to the concept of triangulation and may be used interchangeably in certain contexts.

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What are the hyponyms for Triangulation?

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Usage examples for Triangulation

On the floor of the western end is the meridian traced by the astronomer Cassini while engaged in the triangulation of France.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black
It is commenced by a primary triangulation, and principal and verification bases; it is carried on to a second triangulation, with very accurate instruments, so as to determine 'all the principal points; the filling up the interior is completed by a peculiar species of plane table; and in order to do away with the inaccuracies of the common chain, the triangulation is carried down on paper to the most minute corners of fields.
"Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry"
Thomas Davis Commentator: T. W. Rolleston
The altitude had been measured by triangulation by the hydrographer of the expedition, but I had other methods of measuring the ascent.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Triangulation

  • 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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