easting

east·ing

Naut. the distance due east covered by a vessel traveling on any easterly course
an easterly direction

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easting

noun

The easterly component of the distance traveled between two positions.
Progress toward the east.

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Noun

(plural eastings)

(cartography) The distance east of a standard reference meridian.
(nautical) A distance traveled eastward.

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