triangulate

• Diz-se de algo dividido em triângulos ou composto por eles; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever o processo de dividir algo em três partes ou de analisar algo a partir de três pontos de vista.

Describes something that is divided into or composed of triangles; also used figuratively to describe a process of dividing or analyzing into three parts or perspectives.

1. Composed of or marked with trianglesC1formal

   Having a shape or pattern made up of triangles.

   Triangular

   • The architect designed a triangulate roof structure.
   • The artist used a triangulate pattern in the mosaic.
   • The triangulate arrangement of the beams provided extra stability.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de determinar a localização, posição ou valor de algo por meio de três pontos ou fontes de referência, frequentemente em geodésia, navegação ou análise.

A verb used to indicate the act of determining the location, position, or value of something by using three reference points or sources, often in surveying, navigation, or analysis.

1. Divide into trianglesC1formal

   To divide an area or shape into triangles, or to give something a triangular form.

   Dividir em triângulos

   • The artist triangulated the canvas to create a geometric pattern.
   • Engineers triangulated the structure to improve its stability.
   • The map was triangulated to simplify the survey process.

2. Measure using trigonometryC1formal

   To determine distances, positions, or angles using trigonometric methods.

   Medir por triangulação

   • The surveyors triangulated the distance between the two peaks.
   • Using a theodolite, they triangulated the height of the building.
   • The team triangulated the location of the shipwreck.

3. Survey by triangulationC1formal

   To survey an area by dividing it into a network of triangles and measuring their angles and sides.

   Triangular

   • The land was triangulated to create an accurate topographical map.
   • They triangulated the entire region for the new development project.
   • Geologists triangulated the area to study the fault lines.