Meaning of dead reckoning | Babel Free
Definitions
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A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled from 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 countable, uncountable
- esteem, respect
- third-person singular present indicative
- second-person singular imperative
Equivalents
Deutsch
gissen
Español
estima
Suomi
merkintälasku
Français
navigation à l'estime
Nederlands
gegist bestek
Polski
nawigacja zliczeniowa
Português
navegação estimada
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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