Triangulation

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Etymology

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Noun

1. Template:Lb A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; Template:Lb an instance of the use of this technique.
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2. Template:Lb The network of triangles so obtained, that are the basis of a chart or map.
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3. Template:Lb A delaying move in which the king moves in a triangular path to force the advance of a pawn.
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4. Template:Lb A subdivision of a planar object into triangles, and by extension the subdivision of a higher-dimension geometric object into simplices.
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5. Template:Lb A process by which an unknown location is found using three known distances from known locations.
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6. Template:Lb The practice of repositioning one's group or oneself on the political spectrum in an attempt to capture the centre.
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7. Template:Lb 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.
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