Meaning & use
Triangulate
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To determine the location of something by measuring angles to it from two or more known points.
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Surveyors triangulated the mountain peak's exact height using two fixed observation stations.
The rescue team triangulated the hiker's phone signal to narrow down his location.
A note on using this word
Beyond surveying, 'triangulate' is often used figuratively to mean cross-checking information from several independent sources to reach a more reliable conclusion.
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