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elevation

/ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/  ·  say it: el·uh·VAY·shun

a drawing of one face of a building

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In more detail

1. (noun) the height of something above the ground or sea level

2. (noun) the act of raising something to a higher position or rank

Examples

• 1. The mountain has an elevation of 3,500 meters.
• 2. Her elevation to vice president was well deserved.

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