eastings
/ˈiːstɪŋz/
noun
- 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.