elevation

Definition

• n. the event of something being raised upward
• n. angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
• n. distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)

Word forms

Plural

elevations

Example sentences

1. n.

   The elevation of the mountain is over 3,000 meters above sea level.

2. n.

   The engineer calculated the elevation angle needed for the satellite to reach orbit.