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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 definition: 1. the front or side of a building as shown on a drawing: 2. the height of a place above the level…. Learn more.

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. 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.

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

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   Nov 3, 2022 · Use The National Map Viewer to explore GIS data, see availability of USGS topographic maps, and create your own web map.

6. 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:

7. 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. 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.

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

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Article. Vocabulary. 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.