dead reckoning (13 synonym found)

Dead reckoning has 13 synonyms. The top synonyms for dead reckoning are astronavigation, chronometer, coastwise navigation, consolan, loran, plane sailing, point-to-point navigation, radar and 5 more. Another word for dead reckoning is astronavigation. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for dead reckoning?

A common synonym for dead reckoning is astronavigation. Other synonyms include chronometer, coastwise navigation, consolan, loran.

How many synonyms does dead reckoning have?

Dead reckoning has 13 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does dead reckoning mean?

(n): a method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled to a previously known position.

Definition of dead reckoning:

(n) : a method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled to a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR
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Definition of dead reckoning:

(n) : a method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled to a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR
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