northing (Meaning)
northing (n.)
Distance northward from any point of departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to southing.
The distance of any heavenly body from the equator northward; north declination.
Synonyms & Antonyms of northing
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northing Sentence Examples
- The GPS coordinates indicated the vessel's northing at 50 degrees.
- Despite the compass malfunction, the navigator was able to establish a reliable northing.
- The surveyor's northing measurements provided precise data for the land boundary determination.
- The submarine navigated at a consistent northing to maintain its stealth position.
- The aircraft's trajectory displayed a gradual decrease in northing as it approached its destination.
- The northing component of the flight plan was carefully calculated to avoid airspace restrictions.
- The expedition team relied on northing readings to navigate through the uncharted wilderness.
- The search-and-rescue operation focused on a specific northing line to locate the missing hiker.
- The oil rig was positioned at a precise northing to optimize its drilling operations.
- The northing data transmitted by the satellite allowed for accurate positioning of the remote sensor.
FAQs About the word northing
Distance northward from any point of departure or of reckoning, measured on a meridian; -- opposed to southing., The distance of any heavenly body from the equa
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The GPS coordinates indicated the vessel's northing at 50 degrees.
Despite the compass malfunction, the navigator was able to establish a reliable northing.
The surveyor's northing measurements provided precise data for the land boundary determination.
The submarine navigated at a consistent northing to maintain its stealth position.
