TRIANGULATION
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Triangulation.
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Triangulation - as a noun
A trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points of a known distance apart; useful in navigation
A method of surveying; the area is divided into triangles and the length of one side and its angles with the other two are measured, then the lengths of the other sides can be calculated
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surveying16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scientist used triangulation to determine the accurate location of the earthquake epicenter."
"The GPS system relies on triangulation to calculate the precise position of a user."
"The archaeologists used triangulation to map out the ancient city's layout."
"Police used triangulation of cellphone signals to locate the missing person."
"The artist employed triangulation techniques to create a realistic perspective in the painting."
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Is TRIANGULATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, triangulation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRIANGULATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is TRIANGULATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, triangulation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRIANGULATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is TRIANGULATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, triangulation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTRIANGULATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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