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Triangulate (Verb)

Survey by triangulation; "The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

By triangulating the angles formed by the visible landmarks, the survey team calculated the location of the hidden boundary marker.
The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot to establish precise corners and edges.
Using a combination of reference points, the explorers were able to triangulate their exact location within the dense forest.
Triangulating the shorelines and known landmarks allowed the navigator to chart the small island's position.
To accurately measure the vast distance between the mountain peaks, the cartographer relied on triangulating reference points and known elevations.

Measure by using trigonometry; "triangulate the angle".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Using multiple reference points, surveyors can triangulate the location of a lost landmark.
To accurately map the area, cartographers had to triangulate each reference point in relation to surrounding landmarks.
Scientists used satellite data to triangulate the exact position of the earthquake's epicenter.
Navigators must learn to triangulate positions using celestial bodies and angles.
By measuring the angles of the shadows at different times, researchers could triangulate the true height of the ancient structure.

Divide into triangles or give a triangular form to; "triangulate the piece of cardboard".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The architect carefully manipulated the design to triangulate the wooden structure for added stability.
They decided to triangulate the paper before making the necessary folds to create the sculpture.
A method of triangulation was used to position the spacecraft in relation to the satellites and Earth.
By triangulating the wing, the aircraft designer aimed to distribute stress evenly across the surface.
The engineer's approach involved triangulating the bridge's framework to ensure its structural integrity during high winds.