Background for triangulation

triangulation

/tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/ /ˌtɹaɪˌæŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; an instance of the use of this technique.

Examples :

"The surveyor used triangulation to precisely map the field's boundaries by measuring angles from two known points. "

math technical science technology geography

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

The network of triangles so obtained, that are the basis of a chart or map.

Examples :

"The surveyor used triangulation to create an accurate map of the farm fields. "

geography math technology science area

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

A delaying move in which the king moves in a triangular path to force the advance of a pawn.

Examples :

"In chess, the grandmaster executed a clever triangulation with his king, forcing his opponent to move their pawn and opening a path to victory. "

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

A subdivision of a planar object into triangles, and by extension the subdivision of a higher-dimension geometric object into simplices.

Examples :

"The computer program used triangulation to divide the complex shape of the garden into smaller, easier-to-measure triangular sections. "

math science technical space

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

A process by which an unknown location is found using three known distances from known locations.

Examples :

"Using triangulation, the hiker determined his exact position on the map by measuring his distance from three visible landmarks: the radio tower, the mountain peak, and the old oak tree. "

math technical science

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

The practice of repositioning one's group or oneself on the political spectrum in an attempt to capture the centre.

Examples :

"The politician's triangulation, adopting some ideas from both parties, was an attempt to appeal to moderate voters. "

politics government position

Illustration triangulation - Image 1

noun

(qualitative research) The use of three (or more) researchers to interview the same people or to evaluate the same evidence to reduce the impact of individual bias.

Examples :

"To ensure a fair assessment of the new teaching method, the school used triangulation, having three different teachers observe the same class and provide independent feedback. "

theory science education statistics quality organization