northing

[ nawr-thing, -thing ]

noun

, Navigation.

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

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

From Fox News

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

From Salon

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."

From Fox News

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."

From Fox News

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

From Washington Post