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TRIANGULATE

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Triangulate.

Triangulate - as an adjective

Composed of or marked with triangles

Triangulate - as a verb

Divide into triangles or give a triangular form to

Example: "Triangulate the piece of cardboard"

Measure by using trigonometry

Example: "Triangulate the angle"

Survey by triangulation

Example: "The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot"

Example Sentences

"The surveyors used GPS coordinates to triangulate the exact location of the archaeological site."
"The detectives are trying to triangulate the suspect's location based on cell phone signals."
"Scientists used satellite images to triangulate the position of the iceberg."
"The pilot had to triangulate his position using landmarks on the ground."
"The geologists triangulated the epicenter of the earthquake by analyzing data from multiple sensors."
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Word Game Points

Is TRIANGULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, triangulate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRIANGULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TRIANGULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, triangulate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRIANGULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is TRIANGULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triangulate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRIANGULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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