elevation

/ˌɛl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun
  1. The height of a place above sea level or ground level.
    • The map shows the elevation of each mountain peak.
    • We climbed to an elevation of 3,000 meters.
    • The elevation of Denver is about one mile above sea level.
  2. The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
    • The elevation of the flag at dawn is a daily ceremony.
    • The elevation of the platform took several minutes.
    • Doctors recommend the elevation of an injured leg to reduce swelling.
  3. A promotion to a higher rank or position.
    • His elevation in the company came after years of hard work.
    • The knight's elevation to nobility was celebrated with a feast.
    • Her elevation to vice president was announced last week.
  4. A drawing or diagram showing one side of a building or structure.
    • The architect showed us the front elevation of the house.
    • We studied the side elevation to plan the new extension.
    • The elevation drawing includes all the windows and doors.
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