elevation elevation /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/

noun

1. () The event of something being raised upward  ( lift , raising , elevation )
   the event of something being raised upward
    An elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
   an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
    A raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
   a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity
   
2. () Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)  ( ALT , altitude , EL , elevation )
   angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
   
3. () The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development  ( acme , meridian , pinnacle , elevation , peak , summit , superlative , tiptop , top , height )
   the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
    His landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
   his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
    The artist's gifts are at their acme
   the artist's gifts are at their acme
    At the height of her career
   at the height of her career
    The peak of perfection
   the peak of perfection
    Summer was at its peak
   summer was at its peak
    ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
   ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
    The summit of his ambition
   the summit of his ambition
    So many highest superlatives achieved by man
   so many highest superlatives achieved by man
    At the top of his profession
   at the top of his profession
   
4. The act of increasing the wealth, prestige, power or scope of something  ( aggrandisement [British] , aggrandizement , elevation )
   the act of increasing the wealth, prestige, power or scope of something
    The aggrandizement of the king
   the aggrandizement of the king
    His elevation to cardinal
   his elevation to cardinal
   
5. Drawing of an exterior of a structure  ( elevation )
   drawing of an exterior of a structure
   
6. (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump  ( elevation )
   (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
    A dancer of exceptional elevation
   a dancer of exceptional elevation
   
7. Distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)  ( elevation )
   distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
    There was snow at the higher elevations
   there was snow at the higher elevations
   
   
8. A raised or elevated geological formation  ( elevation , natural elevation )
   a raised or elevated geological formation