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elevation

The height above sea level, or a promotion in rank.

Meanings of «elevation»

1 · noun

the height of a place above sea level

The mountain village sits at a high elevation.

2 · noun

a promotion to a higher rank or position

His elevation to manager surprised the whole team.

Similar: promotionadvancementrise

3 · noun

a drawing that shows one side of a building

The architect drew an elevation of the front of the house.

Similar: diagramfacade drawingfront view

Translation

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«elevation» in 17 languages
AR العربية
AZ Azərbaycan
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ID Indonesia
JA 日本語
KO 한국어
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TR Türkçe
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The difference between similar words

how high something is
heighthow tall something or someone isWhat is the height of that tree?
altitudeheight above the sea, for mountains and planesThe plane flew at a high altitude.
elevationformalheight of a place above sea levelThe town has an elevation of 800 meters.

Word family

elevate B2 · verbelevation B2 · nounelevator A2 · noun

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