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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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   1. : the height to which something is elevated: such as. a. : the angular distance of something (such as a celestial object) above the horizon. b. : the degree to which a gun is aimed above the horizon. c. : the height above the level of the sea : altitude. 2. : a dancer's or an athlete's leap and seeming suspension in the air.

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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:

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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.

5. 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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › elevationElevation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Elevation is a noun that tells how high something is raised above a surface or ground line. It's also a term for measuring things like temperatures or degrees. Your body temperature might have an elevation if you have the flu, just as the elevation of a hill increases as it gets steeper.

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

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   Jun 11, 2024 · The elevation of a place is its height above sea level. We're probably at an elevation of about 13,000 feet above sea level. American English : elevation / ɛlɪˈveɪʃən /

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

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

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryELEVATION | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   ELEVATION meaning: 1. the height of a place above the level of the sea: 2. a situation in which someone or something…. Learn more.

10. 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.

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    the height to which something is elevated or to which it rises: The elevation of the tower is 80 feet. the altitude of a place above sea level or ground level. an elevated place, thing, or part; an eminence .