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trilateration

/ˌtrɪlətɛˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does trilateration mean?

noun

The process of determining a position or location using the distances from three known points. This is often used in navigation and surveying.

Example

"The team used trilateration to pinpoint the location of the missing hiker."

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