The method of locating an epicenter by determining how far it lies from three widely separated seismographs.

1809, from French triangulation, from Medieval Latin triangulationem (mid-12c., nominative triangulatio), noun of action from Latin *triangulare, from triangulum (see triangle).

method of determining distance or placement of a point by measuring angles to it from known points.

Use of 2 or more different research methods in combination; principally used as a check of validity. The more the different methods produce similar results, the more valid the findings.

the use of multiple methods to provide converging evidence toward reaching a conclusion. For instance, if users report during interviews that they find a label confusing, and during user testing the u [..]

a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation a method of surveying; the area is divided [..]

The process of determining the distance between points on the earth's surface, or the relative positions of points, by dividing up a large area into a series of connected triangles measuring a base line between two points, and then locating a third point by computing both the size of the angles made by lines from this point to each end of the [..]

A method of determining the location of an unknown point, as in GPS navigation, by using the laws of plane trigonometry.

The act of a political candidate presenting his or her ideology as being "above" and "between" the "left" and "right" sides of a traditional democratic "political spectrum". It involves adopting for oneself some of the ideas of one's political opponent.

The mathematical process of determining an accurate position based on forming triangles with at least two known points. Distances and angles are measured and a position determined with the help of tri [..]

Using of a variety of research methods to gain a diverse source of data pertaining to a specific research problem or question. This process helps to enhance the validity of data since it does not over [..]

a method for distance measurements

(n) a trigonometric method of determining the position of a fixed point from the angles to it from two fixed points a known distance apart; useful in navigation(n) a method of surveying; the area is d [..]

the use of three or more fixed points, such as receiver buoys or satellites in orbit around the earth, to pinpoint the location of an object. This is the process by which the Global Positioning System [..]

Method of extending horizontal position on the surface of the Earth by measuring the angles of triangles and the included sides of selected triangles.

The measurement of a system of triangles connecting control stations in an area to be surveyed, in order to ascertain the correct relative positions of those stations. Also, the geometrical framework [..]

A method of locating a spot in an area by measurements from two or more reference points, the locations of which are identified for future reference.

a metaphor from surveying, used to describe a research approach which seeks to use several methods in an attempt to improve the validity and reliability of its findings on a specific issue.

This is the use of two or more research methods in a single piece of research to check the reliability and validity of research evidence.

In chassis design to prevent flex. Geometric configuration of chassis tube members. By adding a diagonal member, connected corners are held at a fixed distance. They can't be spread apart or move [..]

Method used in surveys. Distance between two stations being known accurately, the distance of another station can be computed trigonometrically from the angles between it and each of the other station [..]

See claims triangulation

See claims triangulation

is the process of figuring out where you are by finding the intersection of two bearings to distant known features. See the post on triangulation.

Triangulation is the process of determining the exact location of a radio transmitter. This can be done using various techniques such as through radial distance, direction or receiving a signal from t [..]

One of the plotting methods for the crime scene

A method of surveying in which the stations are points on the ground, located on the vertices of a chain or network of triangles. The angles of the triangles are measured instrumentally, and the sides [..]

A tactic used to put your opponent in Zugzwang. On their next move, the opponent will be disadvantaged in some way. Occurs most often in the Endgame phase, notably with a King and Pawn Endgame situation; but can also include other Pieces, such as the Rook and Queen, respectively.

In an evaluation, an attempt to get corroboration on a phenomenon or measurement by approaching it by several (three or more) independent routes. This effort provides confirmatory measurement.

In trigonometry and geometry, triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by forming triangles to it from known points. Specifically in surveying, triangulation per se involves [..]

Triangulation refers to measurement by using triangles, or angle measurements in surveying. Triangulation may also refer to:

In geometry, a triangulation is a subdivision of a planar object into triangles, and by extension the subdivision of a higher-dimension geometric object into simplices. Triangulations of a three-dimen [..]

In mathematics, topology generalizes the notion of triangulation in a natural way as follows: A triangulation of a topological space X is a simplicial complex K, homeomorphic to X, together with a ho [..]

In the social sciences, triangulation is often used to indicate that two (or more) methods are used in a study in order to check the results of one and the same subject. "The concept of triangulation [..]

Triangulation is a tactic used in chess to put one's opponent in zugzwang (a position when it is a disadvantage to move). Triangulation is also called losing a tempo or losing a move. Triangulation oc [..]

In politics, triangulation is the strategy in which a political candidate presents their ideology as being above or between the left and right sides (or "wings") of a traditional (e.g. American or Bri [..]

Triangulation is a manipulation tactic where one person will not communicate directly with another person, instead using a third person to relay communication to the second, thus forming a triangle. I [..]

In computer vision triangulation refers to the process of determining a point in 3D space given its projections onto two, or more, images. In order to solve this problem it is necessary to know the p [..]

In geometry, a triangulation is a subdivision of a planar object into triangles, and by extension the subdivision of a higher-dimension geometric object into simplices. Triangulations of a three-dimen [..]

In trigonometry and geometry, triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by forming triangles to it from known points. Specifically in surveying, triangulation per se involves [..]

In surveying, triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by measuring only angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to [..]

The use of a combination of research methods in a study. An example of triangulation would be a study that incorporated surveys, interviews, and observations. See also multi-modal methods

noun. 1. the procedure involved in confirming a hypothesis by gathering proofs from many sources or experiments or utilizing many processes. The information from each source, experiment, or process re [..]

A method of assessment that is required when validity cannot be achieved with the use of a single assessment tool. If multiple testing methods are used to evaluate a single competence, one can be more [..]

In its broadest sense, triangulation refers to a combination of ways of exploring a research question, using multiple researchers, methods, data sources or methodologies.