1. the distance traveled or measured northward from a reference point
Usage: navigation; surveying
2. the northward component of a displacement or coordinate in a grid system
Usage: cartography; technical

Examples

• The GPS showed a northing of 500 meters from our starting position.
• Calculate the northing and easting coordinates for the survey point.
• The ship’s northing increased steadily as it sailed toward the Arctic.
• Map coordinates include both northing and easting values.
• The surveyor recorded a northing of 1,200 feet from the baseline.
• Navigation software displays real-time northing measurements.