easting
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east·ing
(ē′stĭng)n.
1. The easterly component of the distance traveled between two positions.
2. Progress toward the east.
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easting
(ˈiːstɪŋ)n
1. (Nautical Terms) nautical the net distance eastwards made by a vessel moving towards the east
2. (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 northing3
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east•ing
(ˈi stɪŋ)n.
1. the distance due east made good on any course tending eastward.
2. a shifting eastward.
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easting
Eastward (that is from left to right) reading of grid values on a map.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.