triangulation — [ trijɑ̃gylasjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1818; bas lat. triangulatio ♦ Opération géodésique consistant à diviser un terrain en triangles (canevas) dont on opère successivement la résolution, à partir d un côté directement mesuré (base) en utilisant le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
base — [ baz ] n. f. • XIIe; lat. basis, mot gr. « marche, point d appui » I ♦ A ♦ 1 ♦ Partie inférieure d un corps sur laquelle il porte, il repose. ⇒ appui (point d appui), assiette, assise, 1. dessous, fond, fondement, pied. La base de l édifice… … Encyclopédie Universelle
triangulation — [trī aŋ΄gyə lā′shən] n. [ML triangulatio] 1. Surveying Navigation the process of determining the distance between points on the earth s surface, or the relative positions of points, by dividing up a large area into a series of connected triangles … English World dictionary
base line — [bās′līn΄] 1. a) a line serving as a base b) any starting or reference point, figure, amount, level, etc. with which others can be measured or compared c) Surveying a horizontal line measured with special accuracy to provide a base for survey by… … Universalium
base line — [bās′līn΄] 1. a) a line serving as a base b) any starting or reference point, figure, amount, level, etc. with which others can be measured or compared c) Surveying a horizontal line measured with special accuracy to provide a base for survey by… … English World dictionary
triangulation — /truy ang gyeuh lay sheuhn/, n. Survey., Navig. 1. a technique for establishing the distance between any two points, or the relative position of two or more points, by using such points as vertices of a triangle or series of triangles, such that… … Universalium
base — base1 /bays/, n., adj., v., based, basing. n. 1. the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests: a metal base for the table. 2. a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis: the base of needed reforms. 3. the… … Universalium
BASE — n. f. Partie inférieure d’un corps quelconque qui lui sert de soutien. La base d’un clocher, d’une montagne, d’un rocher. De la base au sommet. Il se dit particulièrement, en termes d’Architecture, de Ce qui soutient le fût de la colonne. Base… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
base — I [[t]beɪs[/t]] n. adj. v. based, bas•ing 1) a bottom support; that on which a thing stands or rests 2) a fundamental principle; basis 3) the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint 4) archit. a) the distinctively treated portion of a… … From formal English to slang
base net — noun Etymology: base (I) : a system of triangles and quadrilaterals including and immediately adjacent to a base line in a triangulation system … Useful english dictionary