Triangulation
/tɹʌɪaŋɡjʊˈleɪʃn̩/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:19 pts13 letters
Definition of Triangulation
noun
- A technique in which distances and directions are estimated from an accurately measured baseline and the principles of trigonometry; an instance of the use of this technique.
- The network of triangles so obtained, that are the basis of a chart or map.
- A delaying move in which the king moves in a triangular path to force the advance of a pawn.
- A subdivision of a planar object into triangles, and by extension the subdivision of a higher-dimension geometric object into simplices.
- A process by which an unknown location is found using three known distances from known locations.
Anagrams of Triangulation
No exact anagrams found for "triangulation". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "triangulation" and rearranging:
Letter Values
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Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Triangulation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Triangulation"
Triangulation is a 13-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Triangulation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "triangulation" is a medium-scoring word.