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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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   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. the distance from the bottom to the top.

3. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › elevationElevation - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · 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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › elevationELEVATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the height to which something is elevated or to which it rises: The elevation of the tower is 80 feet. Antonyms: depth. the altitude of a place above sea level or ground level. an elevated place, thing, or part; an eminence. Synonyms: plateau, mountain, hill, height. loftiness; grandeur or dignity; nobleness:

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

6. www.usgs.gov › tools › national-map-viewerThe National Map Viewer | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   Nov 3, 2022 · November 3, 2022. The National Map Viewer. Explore base-layer GIS data, availability of USGS topographic maps, and create your own web map. Launch The National Map Viewer. TNM Viewer Help Page. TNM Web Services List. The National Map Downloader. Download Data & Maps from The National Map. The National Map Resources. TNM Data Delivery Home Page.

7. elevation.maplogs.comElevation Finder - Topographic map - Altitude map - MAPLOGS

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   What is elevation? 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 system, vertical datum).

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryELEVATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌel.ɪˈveɪ.ʃ ə n / elevation noun (OF A BUILDING) Add to word list. [ C ] architecture specialized. the front or side of a building as shown on a drawing: This plan shows the front, side, and back elevations of the new supermarket. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Parts of buildings in general. addition.