northing

[nawr-thing, -thing]

noun

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1. northward movement or deviation.

2. distance due north made on any course tending northward.

northing

/ ˈnɔːθɪŋ, -ðɪŋ /

noun

1. nautical movement or distance covered in a northerly direction, esp as expressed in the resulting difference in latitude

2. astronomy a north or positive declination

3. cartography

   1. the distance northwards of a point from a given parallel indicated by the second half of a map grid reference

   2. a latitudinal grid line Compare easting

Word History and Origins

Origin of northing¹

First recorded in 1660–70; north + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

McVay was a highly-rated footballer at high school before choosing to focus on American football but it was Arteta's man-management and leadership style that really piqued his interest in Arsenal's All Or Northing documentary from 2021-22.

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"Northing comes easy in March and we did what we had to do," Battey said.

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Northing of social injustice, of protest, of voting rights, of gun control, of resilience and coping skills.

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He allegedly cited Black Lives Matter and leaders of the African American community who he claims said that violence needs happen or else "northing ever changes."

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“The staff are in a state of shock,” said Catherine Northing, the chief of mission.

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