Example: The archaeologists used triangulation to map the ancient ruins precisely.
Definition
"Triangulation" is a method used in history and archaeology to determine the exact location of points or artifacts by measuring angles from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, enabling precise mapping and spatial analysis of sites such as ancient ruins.
Translations
triangulación
driehoeksmeting
trilateració
triangulation
Triangulation
Etymology
The word "triangulation" comes from the Latin word 'triangulum,' meaning triangle, combined with the suffix '-ation,' indicating a process or action. It originally referred to the geometric method involving triangles to calculate distances and positions, a technique dating back to ancient surveying practices.
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"Triangulation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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