compass error

ˈkʌmpəs ˈɛrər
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Translation of compass error from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

navigation

TECH.the angle difference between magnetic compass and true northTECH.
kompasfout kompasafwijking kompasverschil
  • The pilot adjusted for compass error during the flight.De piloot corrigeerde voor kompasfout tijdens de vlucht.
2.

magnetic interference

TECH.error in compass reading due to magnetic interferenceTECH.
magnetische kompasfout magnetische afwijking
  • The compass error increased near the large metal structure.De magnetische kompasfout nam toe in de buurt van de grote metalen structuur.
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Examples of compass error in a sentence

  • The compass error was minimal, ensuring a smooth journey.
  • The pilot adjusted for the compass error.
  • They had to account for the compass error during navigation.

Translations of "compass error" in Context ordered by category and frequency

magnetische afwijking
magnetische kompasfout
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