elevation
🇺🇸
/ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/
noun
R
moving up to a higher or more important position
His elevation to manager was a big step up in his career.
R
how high a place is above sea level
The mountain's elevation is over 3,000 meters above sea level.
R
a raised area of land
The small elevation provided a good view of the valley below.
R
a drawing showing one side of a building
The architect showed us the front elevation of the new house design.
R
an increase in the level of something
The doctor noted an elevation in the patient's blood pressure.
translation
moving up to a higher or more important position; how high a place is above sea level; a raised area of land; a drawing showing one side of a building; an increase in the level of something
Word Forms
Plural
elevations