elevation
elevation /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/
noun
-
(
)
The event of something being raised upward
(
lift
, raising
, elevation
)
the event of something being raised upward
An elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
A raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
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()
Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
(
ALT
, altitude
, EL
, elevation
)
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
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()
The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
(
acme
, meridian
, pinnacle
, elevation
, peak
, summit
, superlative
, tiptop
, top
, height
)
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
His landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
The artist's gifts are at their acme
the artist's gifts are at their acme
At the height of her career
at the height of her career
The peak of perfection
the peak of perfection
Summer was at its peak
summer was at its peak
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
The summit of his ambition
the summit of his ambition
So many highest superlatives achieved by man
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
At the top of his profession
at the top of his profession
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The act of increasing the wealth, prestige, power or scope of something
(
aggrandisement
[British] , aggrandizement
, elevation
)
the act of increasing the wealth, prestige, power or scope of something
The aggrandizement of the king
the aggrandizement of the king
His elevation to cardinal
his elevation to cardinal
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Drawing of an exterior of a structure
(
elevation
)
drawing of an exterior of a structure
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(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
(
elevation
)
(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
A dancer of exceptional elevation
a dancer of exceptional elevation
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Distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
(
elevation
)
distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
There was snow at the higher elevations
there was snow at the higher elevations
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A raised or elevated geological formation
(
elevation
, natural elevation
)
a raised or elevated geological formation
