Magnetic Declination (Noun)
Meaning
The angle (at a particular location) between magnetic north and true north.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The pilot carefully considered the magnetic declination of the aircraft's compass before setting the course.
- The hiker used a topographic map to determine the magnetic declination in the wilderness area.
- A significant magnetic declination in the region made navigation with a compass difficult without adjustment.
- The surveyor's instrument was calibrated to account for the local magnetic declination to ensure accurate measurements.
- Understanding the magnetic declination was crucial for the sailors to chart their correct route across the ocean.