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el·e·va·tion
 elevation
- pronunciation:
- e
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level.
- synonyms:
- altitude, height
- similar words:
- lift
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| definition 2: |
a raised or lofty place, position, condition, attitude, or the like.
- synonyms:
- altitude, eminence, height, loftiness
- similar words:
- lift, plateau, rise, steep
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| definition 3: |
the act of raising, or the condition of being raised.
- synonyms:
- heightening, lift, raise
- antonyms:
- degradation, demotion
- similar words:
- advancement, furtherance, improvement, preferment, promotion, rise
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| definition 4: |
in architecture, a scale drawing of one side of a structure.
- similar words:
- perspective
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| related words: |
advance, ascent, boost, height, hoist, plan |
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