eastings

/ˈiːstɪŋz/
noun
  1. A measurement of distance eastward from a reference point, used in mapping and navigation to specify a location on a grid.
    • The map coordinates gave the eastings as 456,000 meters from the central meridian.
    • To find the buried treasure, the hikers needed both the northings and the eastings.
    • The surveyor recorded the eastings and northings for each corner of the property.
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