elevation
/ˌɛl.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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