1. plural of declination; acts of politely refusing or declining something
Usage: formal
2. plural of declination; angular distances of celestial objects north or south of the celestial equator
Usage: astronomy
3. plural of declination; angular differences between magnetic north and true north at various locations
Usage: navigation; geology

Examples

• The committee received several declinations from potential speakers.
• Her polite declinations of the invitations were well-received.
• Astronomers calculate the declinations of stars to map their positions.
• The declinations of these celestial bodies change throughout the year.
• Navigators must account for magnetic declinations when using compasses.
• The declinations vary significantly across different geographic regions.