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Easting definition

ēstĭng
The difference in longitude between two positions as a result of movement to the east.
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Progress toward the east.
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(naut.) The distance due east covered by a vessel traveling on any easterly course.
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An easterly direction.
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(cartography) The distance east of a standard reference meridian.
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(nautical) A distance traveled eastward.
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Noun

Singular:
easting
Plural:
eastings

Easting Sentence Examples

  • The first line of output gives the easting, northing, and the mouse button return value (see NOTES, below ).

  • Every household record on the Census database contains an easting and northing.

  • Eastings and Northings - This searches the Image Library by spatial location, using eastings and Northings - This searches the Image Library by spatial location, using easting and northing co-ordinates to define an area for searching.

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