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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishELEVATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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. the distance from the bottom to the top.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELEVATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · 1. countable noun. In architecture, an elevation is the front, back, or side of a building, or a drawing of one of these. [technical] ...the addition of two-storey wings on the north and south elevations. Synonyms: side, back, face, front More Synonyms of elevation.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishelevation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of elevation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › elevationElevation - definition of elevation by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the act of elevating or the state of being elevated. 2. the height of something above a given or implied place, esp above sea level. 3. a raised area; height. 4. nobleness or grandeur; loftiness: elevation of thought.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryELEVATION | 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.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › elevationElevation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ELEVATION. [count] 1. : the height of a place. a plant species found only at higher/lower elevations. an elevation [= altitude] of 4,000 feet (above sea level) 2. : an act or result of lifting or raising someone or something. We charted the elevations in her temperature.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › elevationELEVATION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˌelɪˈveɪʃ ə n / us. elevation noun (HEIGHT) Add to word list Add to word list. the height of a place above the level of the sea: The hotel is situated at an elevation of 1000m. elevation noun (IMPORTANT POSITION) a situation in which someone or something is given a more important position: his sudden elevation to stardom.