ELEVATION
Scrabble letter values: E1L1E1V4A1T1I1O1N1 = 12
Definition
- noun the event of something being raised upward. — synonyms: lift, raising
- noun the highest level or degree attainable. — synonyms: acme, height, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop
- noun angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object). — synonyms: EL, altitude, ALT
- noun a raised or elevated geological formation. — synonyms: natural_elevation
- noun distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level).
- noun (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump.
- noun drawing of an exterior of a structure.
- noun the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something. — synonyms: aggrandizement, aggrandisement
Examples
- “an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon”
- “a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity”
- “the highest stage of development”