Definition

A method used in surveying and navigation to determine the location of a point by forming triangles with known points.

Example

The surveyor used triangulation to accurately map the area.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about triangulation in surveying?

Yeah, it's that technique where you use triangles to measure distances, right?

Exactly! It helps to pinpoint locations accurately using known points.

That sounds really useful, especially in navigation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Triangulation is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "angulus" (meaning angle) combined with the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The term refers to the process of determining the location of a point by forming triangles to it from known points.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tri-') angles ('angulus') coming together in a process ('-ation') to find a location. This helps you remember that triangulation is about using three angles to determine a position.

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