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Definition of elevation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyheight above a reference point like sea level
- The city's elevation is 500 meters.
2.
actionthe act of raising something higher
- The elevation of the platform was impressive.
3.
architectureTECH. drawing of a building's exteriorTECH.
- The architect presented the elevation to the clients.
4.
astronomyTECH. the angular distance above the horizonTECH.
- The star's elevation was measured at 30 degrees.
5.
geologyraised area or higher ground
- We climbed to the elevation for a better view.
6.
statusstate of being elevated in status or feeling
- His elevation to manager was well-deserved.
7.
militaryTECH. the angle between a gun's muzzle and the horizontalTECH.
- The gun's elevation was adjusted for accuracy.
8.
religionthe lifting of the Host at Mass
- The priest performed the elevation during the service.
Images of elevation
drawing of a building's exterior 
the angle between a gun's muzzle and the horizontal
Expressions with elevation
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angle between line of sight and horizontal plane
The angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 30 degrees.
angle between horizontal level and line from observer to a point
The engineer calculated the elevation angle to align the satellite dish.
drawing showing inside view after cutting through something
The architect included a sectional elevation of the building.
Origin of elevation
Latin, elevare (to raise)
Terms with elevation included in their meaning
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elevation
more elevated in position
landform
large natural elevation of the earth's surface
elevation
to a higher level or position
land
high place or elevation
elevation
elevated above the surrounding area
elevation
physically elevated locations or structures
elevation
in a high or elevated position
mountainous regions
mountainous areas with significant elevation
physical elevation
at a location above another point
physical location
located at a greater height or elevation
elevation
raised to a higher position
geography
route or path that is lower in elevation
physical position
in a horizontal position without elevation
location elevation
at a place that is higher than the surrounding area
elevation
the action of raising something upwards
elevation
the act of lifting something upward
geography
located in or characteristic of high elevation areas
sports fitness
exercise at high elevation to improve physical performance
elevation
state of being elevated in position or status
retreat
small community at high elevation for summer retreats
elevation
raised or lifted up
topography
flat region at low elevation
sports
slight elevation where pitcher stands in baseball
elevation map
map showing lines for areas of equal height
Examples of elevation in a sentence
At this elevation, the air is much thinner. The crane's elevation of the beam took only minutes. Gradual elevation of the injured leg reduced the swelling. The elevation showed the building's front view. She studied the elevation to understand the design. The elevation of the planet was crucial for the observation.
Astronomers calculated the elevation to track the comet. The hikers rested on a grassy elevation. Floodwaters spared the elevation near the village. Her elevation in the community was celebrated by all. The elevation of his status brought new responsibilities. The artillery's elevation was crucial for the mission. Adjusting the elevation improved the cannon's range. The elevation is a sacred moment in the liturgy. During the elevation, the congregation remained silent.
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- French:altitude, rehaussement, ...
- German:Höhe, Anhebung, ...
- Italian:altitudine, sollevamento, ...
- Spanish:altitud, alzamiento, ...
- Portuguese:altitude, levantamento, ...
- Chinese:海拔, 抬高, ...
- Japanese:標高, 引き上げ, ...
- Arabic:اِرْتِفَاع, رَفع, ...
- Hebrew:גּוֹבַהּ, הַגְבָּהָה, ...
- Russian:высота, поднятие, ...
- Ukrainian:висота, підняття, ...
- Hindi:ऊँचाई, उन्नयन, ...
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