triangulator
Locates using angles
A triangulator is someone who triangulates—determining position by measuring angles from known points, or more figuratively, someone who positions themselves strategically between competing parties or viewpoints.
In politics, a triangulator adopts positions from opposing sides to appear centrist or above partisan conflict: Clinton was accused of being a triangulator who abandoned liberal principles.
The term often carries a note of criticism, suggesting calculation over conviction.
Satellite-based location technology
- waypointNavigation reference location
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
bearing · signal · satellite · receiver · tracking · locator · beacon · transponder
Maritime angular measurement device
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- rangefinderInstrument measuring observer-to-target distance
- protractorAngle-measuring instrument
clinometer · optical · digital · handheld · precision · calibration · measurement · reading
Point where edges converge
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- baselineStandard for comparison
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
- intersectionPoint where paths meet
circumcenter · altitude · bisector · perpendicular · centroid · incenter · orthocenter · geometric
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- transitMovement between places
- baselineStandard for comparison
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- geodesyEarth measurement science
tachymeter · station · sighting · azimuth · bearing · traverse · boundary · plot
Underhanded control of others
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- instigatorOne who provokes action
schemer · conflict · dysfunction · relationship · mediation · go-between
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- waypointNavigation reference location
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
longitude · bearing · signal · satellite · receiver · tracking · locator · beacon · transponder · course
sextant
Maritime angular measurement device
- astrolabeAncient altitude-measuring instrument
- compassDevice showing cardinal directions
- rangefinderInstrument measuring observer-to-target distance
protractor · clinometer · optical · digital · handheld · precision · calibration · measurement · reading · scale
vertex
Point where edges converge
- angleGeometric measure of rotation
- baselineStandard for comparison
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
intersection · circumcenter · altitude · bisector · perpendicular · centroid · incenter · orthocenter · geometric · trigonometry
theodolite
Precision angle-measuring instrument
geodesy · tachymeter · station · sighting · azimuth · bearing · traverse · boundary · plot · stadia
manipulation
Underhanded control of others
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
instigator · schemer · conflict · dysfunction · relationship · mediation · go-between
triangulatorstraight shooter
Forthright, blunt person
true believer · purist · ideologue · straight talker · honest broker
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