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elevated

adj. · n.
US //ˈɛɫəˌveɪtɪd// UK //ˈɛlɪvˌeɪtɪd// el·e·vat·ed
  1. 1 physically high (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    raised up or positioned above the ground.

    positioned at a higher level than the surrounding area or ground.

    Example

    The house was built on an elevated platform to protect it from floods.

    Example

    The architect designed an elevated walkway that connects the two skyscrapers, offering pedestrians a panoramic view of the city skyline.
  2. 2 higher than normal (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Medicine

    greater or higher than what is usual, especially regarding health or numbers.

    increased in amount, degree, or intensity, often exceeding a standard baseline.

    Example

    The doctor was concerned about his elevated blood pressure.

    Example

    Recent climate reports indicate elevated sea levels along the coast, prompting local authorities to invest in more robust sea defences.
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  1. 3 high status or style (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    having a high rank or a very formal, serious style.

    exhibiting a superior social, intellectual, or moral level; also used to describe a formal or literary register.

    Example

    The poet used elevated language to describe the beauty of the mountains.

    Example

    The speaker adopted an elevated tone during the commencement ceremony, urging the graduates to pursue excellence in their professional lives.
  2. 4 admin rights (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    running a computer program with special permission to change important settings.

    operating with administrative or root privileges within a computing environment.

    Example

    You need to open the command prompt with elevated privileges to run this script.

    Example

    The software requires elevated access to modify system registry files during the installation process.

    Usage

    Usually used with 'privileges' or 'permissions'.
  3. 5 raised railway (n.)
    C1 Advanced American English

    a train system that runs on tracks high above the street.

    a railway system built on a raised structure, typically above city streets.

    Example

    We took the elevated train to get across the city quickly.

    Example

    The noise of the elevated railway became a constant backdrop to life in the downtown apartment complex.

    Usage

    Often shortened to 'the El' in cities like Chicago.
    • overground
    • monorail

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