What is the meaning of triangulate?

verb

  • Divide into triangles or give a triangular form to.
    • usage: "triangulate the piece of cardboard"
  • Measure by using trigonometry.
    • usage: "triangulate the angle"
  • Survey by triangulation.
    • usage: "The land surveyor worked by triangulating the plot"

adjective

  • Composed of or marked with triangles. .
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