Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To divide into triangles; specifically, to survey by means of a series of triangles properly laid down and measured.2. (v. t.) To make triangular, or three-cornered. Thesaurus allocate appraise appreciate assay assess assign calculate calibrate caliper check a parameter collocate compute deploy dial dispose divide emplace estimate evaluate fathom fix gauge get a fix graduate home in on install localize locate measure mensurate mete meter navigate pace pin down pinpoint place plumb position prize probe put in place quantify quantize rate situate size size up sound span spot step survey take a reading valuate value weigh zero in on |