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Triangulate

To divide into triangles; specifically, to survey by means of a series of triangles properly laid down and measured.

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Dissever 76% connected

To part in two; to sever thoroughly; to sunder; to disunite; to separate; to disperse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Divide 76% connected

To part asunder (a whole); to sever into two or more parts or pieces; to sunder; to separate into parts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Measure 76% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mensurate 76% connected

To measure.

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Separate 76% connected

To disunite; to divide; to disconnect; to sever; to part in any manner.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Split 76% connected

of Split

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Survey 76% connected

To inspect, or take a view of; to view with attention, as from a high place; to overlook; as, to stand on a hill, and survey the surrounding country.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Triangle 74% connected

A figure bounded by three lines, and containing three angles.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Triangle 74% connected

A figure bounded by three lines, and containing three angles.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Triangulation 74% connected

The series or network of triangles into which the face of a country, or any portion of it, is divided in a trigonometrical survey; the operation of m…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Triangulation 74% connected

The series or network of triangles into which the face of a country, or any portion of it, is divided in a trigonometrical survey; the operation of m…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Triangle 66% connected

A figure bounded by three lines, and containing three angles.

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