Elevation Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Elevation

Meaning 1 : angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

    Synonyms : alt,  altitude,  el
Meaning 2 : the event of something being raised upward

    Example : an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon

    Synonyms : lift,  raising
Meaning 3 : the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

    Example : his elevation to cardinal

    Synonyms : aggrandisement,  aggrandizement
Meaning 4 : the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

    Synonyms : acme,  height,  meridian,  peak,  pinnacle,  summit,  superlative,  tiptop,  top
Meaning 5 : a raised or elevated geological formation

    Synonyms : natural elevation
Meaning 6 : (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump

    Example : a dancer of exceptional elevation

Meaning 7 : distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)

    Example : there was snow at the higher elevations

Meaning 8 : drawing of an exterior of a structure