Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

haversine

Pronunciation: /ˈhavəsʌɪn/
(also haversin)
Definition of haversine

noun

Mathematics
  • half of a versed sine.

Origin:

late 19th century: contraction of half versed sine

Nearby words

  |  Cite

More words in this category

Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

GET PRO ►

Shop for an Oxford dictionary
Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …