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   El·e·va·tion

   /ˌeləˈvāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of elevating or being elevated: "her sudden elevation to the cabinet" Similar promotionupgradingadvancementadvanceprefermentaggrandizementmove upstep upennoblementinformal:step up the ladderkick upstairsleg-upOpposite demotion
   • ▪ augmentation of or increase in the amount or level of something: "diabetics have been found to have more pronounced elevation of systolic blood pressure"
   • ▪ (in a Christian Mass) the raising of the consecrated elements for adoration: "a prayer recommended for lay people at the elevation of the Host"
   • ▪ the ability of a dancer to attain height in jumps.
   • 2. height above a given level, especially sea level: "a network of microclimates created by sharp differences in elevation" Similar altitudeheightdistance above the sea/groundloftiness
   • ▪ a high place or position: "most early plantation development was at the higher elevations" Similar heighthillmoundmountainmounteminencerisehigh groundraised groundrising groundformal:acclivityOpposite depth
   • ▪ the angle of something with the horizontal, especially of a gun or of the direction of a celestial object: "as every gunner knows, increasing the elevation beyond five degrees can be a risky business"
   • 3. a particular side of a building: "a burglar alarm was prominently displayed on the front elevation" Similar sidefacefacadeaspect
   • ▪ a drawing or diagram, especially of a building, made by projection on a vertical plane.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin elevatio(n-), from elevare ‘raise’ (see elevate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. elevational adjective

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2. whatismyelevation.comWhat is my elevation?

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElevationElevation - Wikipedia

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   The term elevation is mainly used when referring to points on the Earth's surface, while altitude or geopotential height is used for points above the surface, such as an aircraft in flight or a spacecraft in orbit, and depth is used for points below the surface.

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   What does elevation mean in geography?

   • The elevation of a geographic location is its height above or below a fixed reference point, most commonly a reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth 's sea level as an equipotential gravitational surface (see Geodetic datum § Vertical datum ).

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   What is the difference between elevation and altitude?

   • Altitude is a measurement of an object’s height, often referring to your height above the ground (such as in an airplane or a satellite). While elevation is often the preferred term for the height of your current location, altitude and height above sea level are also common. How is elevation calculated?

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   What does elevation mean in aviation?

   • In aviation, the term elevation or aerodrome elevation is defined by the ICAO as the highest point of the landing area. It is often measured in feet and can be found in approach charts of the aerodrome. It is not to be confused with terms such as the altitude or height. Part of a topographic map of Haleakala ( Hawaii ), showing elevation.

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   What is considered high altitude?

   • Altitude, like elevation, is the distance above sea level. Areas are often considered "high- altitude " if they reach at least 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) into the atmosphere. The most high-altitude point on Earth is Mount Everest, in the Himalayan mountain range on the border of Nepal and the Chinese region of Tibet.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › elevationELEVATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   elevation noun (OF A PLACE) [ C or U ] formal. the height of a place above the level of the sea: Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature. The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 1,000 metres. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. elevation noun (HILL)

6. www.worldatlas.com › articles › what-is-elevationWhat Is Elevation? - WorldAtlas

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   Aug 30, 2018 · Elevation refers to the height above or below a fixed geographic reference point, known as a geoid. When elevation is above the geoid, it is known as altitude, and depth when it is below. In most cases, the geoid used is the Earth’s sea level, but in some cases the ground level is used as the reference point.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › elevationELEVATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   elevation noun (OF A PLACE) [ C or U ] formal. the height of a place above the level of the sea: Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature. The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 3,500 feet. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. elevation noun (HILL)

9. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › altitudeAltitude - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Altitude, like elevation, is the distance above sea level. Areas are often considered "high- altitude " if they reach at least 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) into the atmosphere. The most high-altitude point on Earth is Mount Everest, in the Himalayan mountain range on the border of Nepal and the Chinese region of Tibet.

10. www.nationalgeographic.org › topics › elevationElevation - National Geographic Society

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    Vocabulary. Elevation is distance above sea level. Elevations are usually measured in meters or feet. They can be shown on maps by contour lines, which connect points with the same elevation; by bands of color; or by numbers giving the exact elevations of particular points on the Earth's surface.