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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

triangulate

/ˌtraɪæŋkjʊˈleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does triangulate mean?

verb

To establish the position of (a point or points) by measuring the angles and sides of the triangles formed by connecting the point to other known points. To determine the position of (a point or points) by using the angles and sides of the triangles formed by connecting the point to other known points.

Example

"The surveyor triangulated the location of the new building using a combination of GPS and traditional surveying techniques."

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