compass reading

Frequency: 6.25.1 per million words

The direction or measurement shown by a compass.

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Examples (10)

  • The hiker took a compass reading to find the correct trail.
  • The captain relied on the compass reading to navigate through the dense fog.
  • A precise compass reading is crucial for accurate geological surveying.
  • Before you move, always double-check your compass reading.
  • I was getting a strange compass reading due to magnetic interference from the power lines.
  • Is this compass reading accurate, or could there be local magnetic anomalies?
  • If your compass reading is off by even one degree, you can get lost over long distances.
  • We will take another compass reading once we reach the top of the hill.
  • He noted the compass reading in his logbook before changing course.
  • Getting a reliable compass reading is a fundamental skill for any navigator.