1. titles or captions at the top of sections, chapters, or pages in written material
2. the direction in which a ship, aircraft, or vehicle is moving or pointing
Usage: nautical; aviation

Examples

• The report was organized with clear headings for each section.
• She formatted the document with bold headings to improve readability.
• The chapter headings helped readers navigate through the textbook.
• The pilot adjusted the aircraft’s heading to avoid the storm.
• The ship maintained a steady heading toward the harbor.
• All the headings in the presentation were consistent in style and font.
• The navigation system displayed their current heading as northeast.