elevation

Meanings

• the event of something being raised upward
  • "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"
• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
• a raised or elevated geological formation
• distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
  • "there was snow at the higher elevations"
• (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
  • "a dancer of exceptional elevation"
• drawing of an exterior of a structure
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
  • "his elevation to cardinal"

Synonyms

acme, aggrandisement, aggrandizement, ALT, altitude, EL, height, lift, meridian, natural elevation, peak, pinnacle, raising, summit, superlative, tiptop, top