triangulation

📖 Definitions

noun

1. Determining the position of a point by measuring angles to it from two points a known distance apart.

2. Positioning between two extremes, especially in politics.

💬 Usage Examples

“Sir Keir’s approach to winning the nomination has been a study in careful triangulation. He has gone out of his way to praise both Tony Blair and Mr Corbyn.” The Man Who Dares to Be Dull; The Economist (London, UK); Feb 29, 2020.
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