1. the northward component of a grid coordinate in surveying and mapping systems
Usage: technical; surveying

Examples

• The surveyor recorded the northings and eastings for each plot boundary.
• GPS coordinates include both northings and eastings measurements.
• The map grid shows northings increasing toward the top.
• Engineers use northings to determine precise locations on construction sites.
• The northings value indicates how far north the point is from the grid origin.