Synonyms:
elevation, lift, raising
Meaning: the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"
Synonyms:
acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top
Meaning: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"
Synonyms:
elevation, EL, altitude, ALT
Meaning: angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
Usage examples
"Bless my elevation rudder!" cried Mr. Damon.
Possibly, it may still be subject to gradual elevation.
It is a fact well known that continents have periods of elevation and depression.
I was superior to convention, and the very garb which otherwise would have damned me tended toward my elevation.
The curious little Pinus attenuata is found at an elevation of from 1500 to 3000 feet, growing in close groves and belts.
After a trial rise by means of the gas, I'm going to lower the ship to the ground, and try for an elevation by means of the planes.
The prospect was indeed magnificent; it was strange what a vast enlargement of vision resulted from the slight elevation above the surrounding peaks.
In ten minutes the tide would reach its maximum elevation, and if Captain Nemo hadn't made a rash promise, the Nautilus would immediately break free.
Through this shot the craft, and then, when sufficient momentum had been obtained, Tom, at a command from the aeronaut, pulled the lever of the elevation rudder.
She plays round the most vulgar and rude beings, gentle and caressing, yet unsullied; in her wildness there is nothing cold or savage; her elevation is soft and warm.