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Heading vs. Bearing

Heading vs. Bearing

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Definition: The compass direction from your current position to your intended destination. Bearing is used to describe the direction of a destination or object. See also related term, heading.
Also Known As: Azimuth
Examples:
"The lodge is at a bearing of 85 degrees (east-northeast)."

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