Triangulation

Pronunciation: /traɪˌæŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of triangulation

noun the process of determining the location of something by measuring the angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline

Example Sentences

A1 Triangulation is a method used in geometry to determine the location of a point.

A2 The concept of triangulation is often used in navigation to find one's position.

B1 Researchers used triangulation to gather data from multiple sources and validate their findings.

B2 In social sciences, triangulation involves using multiple methods to study a phenomenon for a more comprehensive understanding.

C1 The surveyors employed advanced triangulation techniques to map out the entire region with precision.

C2 The detective's triangulation of evidence led to the arrest of the suspect in the murder case.

Examples of triangulation in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist used triangulation to accurately map out the ancient ruins.

informal I had to use triangulation to find my way back to the campsite after getting lost in the woods.

slang Let's triangulate our positions so we don't lose each other in this crowded concert.

figurative She used triangulation to gather information from multiple sources before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of triangulation

• past tense: triangulated
• plural: triangulations
• comparative: more triangulated
• superlative: most triangulated
• present tense: triangulates
• future tense: will triangulate
• perfect tense: has triangulated
• continuous tense: is triangulating
• singular: triangulation
• positive degree: triangulation
• infinitive: to triangulate
• gerund: triangulating
• participle: triangulating

Origin and Evolution of triangulation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'triangulation' originated from the Latin word 'triangulum', which is a combination of 'tri-' meaning three and 'angulum' meaning angle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in geometry to refer to the process of determining the location of a point by forming triangles from known points, 'triangulation' has evolved to also mean the process of determining the location of an object or point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline.