Elevation (noun)

  1. The height above sea level of a place or object.
  2. The action of lifting or raising something to a higher position or level.
  3. The state of being elevated or raised in rank, status, or prestige.
  4. A view or representation of a building or structure from the side, showing the vertical dimensions.

Origin:

From latin elevatio, from elevare "to lift up".

Examples:

  1. Mount Everest is the highest elevation on Earth.
  2. The elevation of the building was measured by a surveyor.
  3. His elevation to CEO brought him new responsibilities.
  4. The elevation of the city was affected by the flood.
  5. The architectural elevation showed the building's design and details.
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