elevation

noun
UK: /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/
US: /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/

  1. The height above sea level or a reference point.

    1. The elevation is about 100 meters.
    2. The city's high elevation makes the air feel thinner than at sea level.

  2. The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

    1. His elevation to manager was quick.
    2. The president's elevation of her advisor was seen as a bold move.

  3. A drawing of the front, side, or rear of a building.

    1. Look at elevation of this house.
    2. The architect presented the building's elevation to the city council.

  4. A raised area of ground, such as a hill.

    1. The town sits on a slight elevation.
    2. From that elevation, we could see the entire valley below us.

Synonyms

height altitude ascent rise uplift promotion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elevation" in English means: The height above sea level or a reference point., The act of raising something to a higher position or level., A drawing of the front, side, or rear of a building., A raised area of ground, such as a hill..

The phonetic transcription of "elevation" is /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elevation": height, altitude, ascent, rise, uplift, promotion.

Example usage of "elevation": "The elevation is about 100 meters.". More examples on the page.