east·ing (  st ng)n. 1. The difference in longitude between two positions as a result of movement to the east. 2. Progress toward the east. |
easting [ˈiːstɪŋ]
n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical the net distance eastwards made by a vessel moving towards the east
2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Cartography
a. the distance eastwards of a point from a given meridian indicated by the first half of a map grid reference
b. a longitudinal grid line Compare northing [3]
Eastward (that is from left to right) reading of grid values on a map.
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