triangulate

UK
/traɪˈæŋɡjʊleɪt/
US
/traɪˈæŋɡjəˌleɪt/

Translations

triangulateverb
triangulated
Past Simple
triangulated
Past Participle
triangulating
Gerund
UK
/traɪˈæŋɡjʊleɪt/
US
/traɪˈæŋɡjəˌleɪt/
triangulerPar extension, en analyse de données.
The researchers triangulated the data from various studies to draw a more comprehensive conclusion.
Les chercheurs ont triangulé les données de diverses études pour tirer une conclusion plus complète.
triangulerFormer des triangles.
The artist triangulated the shapes to create a geometric pattern.
L’artiste a triangulé les formes pour créer un motif géométrique.
triangulerGéométrie, topographie.
The surveyors triangulated the position of the new building using GPS coordinates.
Les géomètres ont triangulé la position du nouveau bâtiment à l’aide de coordonnées GPS.
triangulerCartographie, relevés de terrain.
The team triangulated the landscape to create an accurate topographical map.
L’équipe a triangulé le paysage pour créer une carte topographique précise.
Additional translations
triangulerPolitique, stratégie.

Definitions

triangulateverb
To determine the location of a point by forming triangles to it from known points.
The surveyors triangulated the position of the new building using GPS coordinates.
To divide an area into triangles for the purpose of surveying or mapping.
The team triangulated the landscape to create an accurate topographical map.
To calculate or estimate something by using multiple sources or methods.
The researchers triangulated the data from various studies to draw a more comprehensive conclusion.
To form a triangle or triangles.
The artist triangulated the shapes to create a geometric pattern.
In politics or strategy, to adopt a position that attempts to reconcile or incorporate elements of opposing viewpoints.
The candidate tried to triangulate by supporting lower taxes while increasing social spending.