Triangulation is a sequence of three moves performed by one of the kings in order to return to the same position with the advantage of the opposition, which leaves the other king in zugzwang.
Source: tatoeba (10262968)
Triangulation
/tɹaɪˌæŋɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Synonyms for "triangulation" (54 found)
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Closest matches (11)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (16)
computationcorrectiondata transmissiondeterminationestimateestimationevaluationflector tuninggauginginstrumentationlocking onlocking signalsmappingmeasure
Noun(2 words)
data triangulationgeodetic triangulation
Related words (27)
measurementmeasuringmensurationmetric systemphase adjustmentpinpointingprecision focusingquantificationquantizationradar navigationradar-telephone relayrange findingratingscan conversionscanningsignal modulationsurveysurveyingtelemeteringtelemetry
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Noun(3 words)
method triangulationmultimethod approachsurvey triangulation
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: analytic triangulation, angle-based triangulation, appraisal, appraisement, approximation.
- Sentence evidence is available for triangulation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "triangulation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "triangulation"
Keep "triangulation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
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Final fit check
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Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
6 entriesangle-based triangulationdata source triangulationinvestigator triangulationnetwork triangulationrange triangulationtheoretical triangulation
Collocations
6 entriesangle measurementbaseline lengthdata triangulationgeodetic triangulationtriangulation methodtriangulation network
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Narcissists use triangulation, pitting people against each other, to maintain control and create division.
Source: tatoeba (11766995)
The season of 1835–36 was employed in carrying on the triangulation; in which Colonel [George] Everest was much impeded by a long continuance of hazy and cloudy weather. It appears, however, that the principal triangulation was brought down to the line from Juktipura to Pagara; […]
Source: wiktionary
Russia began under Catherine II, and has since constantly either taken up at different points or extended the triangulations successively made, with always more perfection of men of science. Now, these triangulations form a fully connected series from north of the arctic circle to south of Dorpat.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "triangulation"?
Closest matches include analytic triangulation, angle-based triangulation, appraisal, appraisement, approximation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "triangulation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.