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elevation
(,/E/l/@/'v/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • the event of something being raised upward(noun.event)
    Example:
    An elevation of the temperature in the afternoon.
    Synonym:
    lift, raising
    source: wordnet30
  • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)(noun.linkdef)
    Synonym:
    alt, altitude, el
    source: wordnet30
  • a raised or elevated geological formation(noun.object)
    source: wordnet30
  • distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    There was snow at the higher elevations.
    source: wordnet30
  • (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    A dancer of exceptional elevation.
    source: wordnet30
  • drawing of an exterior of a structure(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something(noun.act)
    Example:
    His elevation to cardinal.
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; -- said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.; as, the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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