noun
elevation
eh-lih-VAYSHN
noun
1
The height of a place above sea level.
"The town sits at an elevation of nearly 2,000 metres."
2
The act of raising something, or the state of being raised, to a higher level or position.
"His elevation to team captain came as a surprise to everyone."
How to Use Elevation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow high a place is above sea level, or the act of raising something or someone to a higher position.
Common pairings
high elevation
elevation above sea level
gain in elevation
Word Forms
elevations plural
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Etymology
From Latin ēlevātiō, from elevate plus the noun suffix -ion.