elevation

1. (noun) drawing of an exterior of a structure
Related Words: architectural plan, plan

2. (noun) distance of something above a reference point
Related Words: altitude, distance, grade, ground level, height, isometry, water level

3. (noun) the event of something being raised
Synonyms: lift, raising
Related Words: ascension, ascent, rise, rising

4. (noun) angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
Synonyms: ALT, EL, altitude
Related Words: angular position

5. (noun) a raised or elevated geological formation
Synonyms: natural elevation
Related Words: foreland, formation, geological formation, geology, headland, highland, hill, mount, mountain, promontory, ridge, swell, upland

6. (noun) the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
Synonyms: aggrandisement, aggrandizement
Related Words: ego trip, increase, self-aggrandisement, self-aggrandizement, step-up

7. (noun) the highest level or degree attainable: "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"
Synonyms: acme, height, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, top
Related Words: degree, level, point, stage

8. (noun) the act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
Synonyms: heave, lift, raise
Related Words: actuation, propulsion



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