1. to determine the location of something by measuring angles from two or more known points
Usage: surveying; navigation
2. to divide into triangles or arrange in a triangular pattern
Usage: geometry; technical
3. to verify information by comparing multiple sources
Usage: research; journalism

Examples

• The surveyors triangulated the mountain peak using GPS coordinates.
• Rescue teams triangulated the hiker’s position from radio signals.
• The engineer triangulated the mesh to improve the structural analysis.
• Journalists triangulate their sources to ensure accuracy.
• The researcher triangulated the data using three different methods.
• Cell towers triangulate your phone’s location for emergency services.