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   elevation

   /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position: "her sudden elevation to the cabinet" Similar promotionupgradingadvancementadvanceprefermentaggrandizementmove upstep upennoblementinformal:step up the ladderkick upstairsleg-upOpposite demotion
   • ▪ increase in the level of something: "diabetics have been found to have more pronounced elevation of systolic blood pressure"
   • ▪ the raising of the consecrated elements for adoration at Mass: "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: "the area has a topography that ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 metres in elevation" Similar altitudeheightdistance above the sea/groundloftiness
   • ▪ a high place or position: "an elevation of 300 metres" 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 displayed on the front elevation" Similar sidefacefacadeaspect
   • ▪ a scale drawing showing the vertical projection of one side of a building.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin elevatio(n-), from elevare ‘raise’ (see elevate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. elevational adjective

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   What does elevation mean?

   • Elevation can also mean "promotion;" thus, a vice president may be elevated to president, or a captain may be elevated to admiral. height, altitude, elevation mean vertical distance either between the top and bottom of something or between a base and something above it. height refers to something measured vertically whether high or low.

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   What does elevation mean in architecture?

   • In architecture, an elevation is the front, back, or side of a building, or a drawing of one of these. ...the addition of two-storey wings on the north and south elevations. The elevation of a place is its height above sea level. An elevation is a piece of ground that is higher than the area around it. 4. See also elevate

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   What is the difference between altitude and elevation?

   • height refers to something measured vertically whether high or low. altitude and elevation apply to height as measured by angular measurement or atmospheric pressure; altitude is preferable when referring to vertical distance above the surface of the earth or above sea level; elevation is used especially in reference to vertical height on land.

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   What does elevated mean?

   • n. 1. the act of elevating, or the state of being elevated. 2. the height to which something is elevated or to which it rises. 3. the altitude of a place above sea level or ground level. 4. an elevated place; eminence.

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   What is the elevation of a tower?

   • 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. elevation of mind. Her swift elevation to the chancellorship took no one by surprise. She was fully enjoying her elevation to movie stardom.

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   What is the atmospheric pressure at a high elevation?

   • Atmospheric pressure varies with elevation and temperature. The crop is not grown at high elevations/above an elevation of 3,500 feet. The flagpole stands on a small elevation in front of the building. His elevation to the presidency of the new republic was generally popular. [ C ] At higher elevations, the air is colder.

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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.

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   The meaning of ELEVATION is the height to which something is elevated. How to use elevation in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Elevation.

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   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 /

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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.

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   The vertical distance between a standard reference point, such as sea level, and the top of an object or point on the Earth, such as a mountain. At 8,850 m (29,028 ft), the summit of Mount Everest is the highest elevation on Earth. Discover More.

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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.

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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.