northing

noun — 2 senses

northing

noun

Etymology From north + -ing.

1

Cartography, Geography, Natural sciences The distance north of a standard reference latitude.

2

Nautical, Transport A distance traveled northward.

Derived terms
false northing
Related terms
easting, latitude

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