triangulating
Locating by angles
Triangulating is determining position or distance by measuring angles from two known points to an unknown third point.
Surveyors and navigators triangulate to map terrain or fix location.
The term extends to any method using multiple reference points: She triangulated the rumor by checking with three different sources.
In psychology, triangulating describes drawing a third party into a two-person conflict.
Arranging in specific locations
- locatingDetermining position of
- pinpointingLocating with precision
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
surveying · navigation · bearings · landmarks · satellites · distance · measurement · radio
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- baselineStandard for comparison
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- trigonometryTriangle angle mathematics
- benchmarksStandards for measuring performance
topography · cadastral · geodetic · stations · chain · traverse · elevation · cartography
Verifying by consulting elsewhere
- corroboratingStrengthening with evidence
- validatingConfirming truth or accuracy
- sourcesPoints of origin
- confirmingEstablishing truth of something
checking · evidence · data · multiple · perspectives · fact-checking · reliability · methodology
Underhanded control of others
- playingParticipating in recreation
- sidesLateral edges or teams
- mediatingFacilitating conflict resolution
- go-betweenAgent connecting separate parties
information · leverage · relationships · dynamics · third-party · negotiating · alliances · communication
positioning
Arranging in specific locations
- locatingDetermining position of
- pinpointingLocating with precision
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
coordinates · surveying · navigation · bearings · landmarks · satellites · distance · measurement · radio · towers
theodolite
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- baselineStandard for comparison
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- trigonometryTriangle angle mathematics
benchmarks · topography · cadastral · geodetic · stations · chain · traverse · elevation · cartography · plotting
cross-referencing
Verifying by consulting elsewhere
- corroboratingStrengthening with evidence
- validatingConfirming truth or accuracy
- sourcesPoints of origin
confirming · checking · evidence · data · multiple · perspectives · fact-checking · reliability · methodology · research
manipulation
Underhanded control of others
- playingParticipating in recreation
- sidesLateral edges or teams
- mediatingFacilitating conflict resolution
go-between · information · leverage · relationships · dynamics · third-party · negotiating · alliances · communication · intermediary
- positioningpositioning, placement, situating, location, spot
triangulatingguessing
Estimating without certainty
speculating · assuming · presuming · winging it · flying blind