(Astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial body north or to the south of the celestial equator; expressed in degrees; used with right ascension to specify positions on the celestial sphere.
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Examples for "dec "
1 Speaking backstage, Dec said: It's been a tough year personally and professionally.
2 Blizzard-like conditions delayed initial cleanup efforts, according to a DEC news release.
3 The new Miss R. will be announced to the public in Dec .
4 The transaction is likely to be completed on Dec 31, it said.
5 Dec . 1997 - Moi is re-elected for a fifth and final term.
1 The angle between the magnetic and the true North is the declination .
2 I beg that you will at once telegraph him my respectful declination .
3 And that all Anticipation is but a deflexion or declination by accident.
4 Steptoe's declination of the nomination and his recommendation of Young soon followed.
5 A time-shot was successful, and observations were also taken for magnetic declination .
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