ELEVATION


Meaning of ELEVATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ elɪveɪʃ(ə)n ]

( elevations)

1.

In architecture, an elevation is the front, back, or side of a building, or a drawing of one of these. ( TECHNICAL )

...the addition of two-storey wings on the north and south elevations.

N-COUNT : with supp

2.

The elevation of a place is its height above sea level.

We’re probably at an elevation of about 13,000 feet above sea level.

= altitude

N-COUNT : usu with supp

3.

An elevation is a piece of ground that is higher than the area around it.

N-COUNT

4.

see also elevate

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