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elevation Definition and Meaning in English (elevation definition)

noun
Synonyms:heightaltitudelevel
Quick Answer • Definition

Elevation definition: The height of a place or object above a specific reference point, often sea level.

Definitions of Elevation

  1. 1noun

    The height of a place or object above a specific reference point, often sea level.

  2. 2noun

    The act of raising something to a higher position or the state of being raised.

  3. 3noun

    A raised area of land, a hill, or a prominent feature on a surface.

Example Sentences

casual

“The town is situated at an elevation of 1,500 meters.”

business

“The architect showed the elevation plans of the new building.”

casual

“We felt a slight elevation in mood after the good news.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveelevate
present participleelevating
adjectiveelevated

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

elevation gaincollocation

The total amount of vertical ascent accumulated over a climb or hike.

angle of elevationcollocation

The angle between the horizontal line of sight and the line of sight to an object above the horizontal.

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Elevation definition: The height of a place or object above a specific reference point, often sea level.
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'Elevation' translates to 'elevation' in English. Elevation definition: The height of a place or object above a specific reference point, often sea level.
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