elevation

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a piece of ground that is higher than the area around it.

n. a raised area of land or a physical eminence.

“From a slight elevation in the park, you can see the whole harbour.”

“The fortress was strategically positioned on a natural elevation, providing the defenders with a clear line of sight across the surrounding plains.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Architecture Technical

n. a drawing that shows one side of a building as if you are looking straight at it.

n. an orthographic projection of the exterior or interior faces of a building onto a vertical plane.

“The architect showed us the front elevation of our new house.”

“The planning committee requested a detailed north elevation to assess how the proposed extension would affect the privacy of the neighbouring property.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal

n. the act of moving someone to a higher rank or more important position.

n. the advancement of a person to a higher rank, status, or position of power.

“Her elevation to the board of directors surprised many of her colleagues.”

“His sudden elevation to the peerage was seen by political commentators as a reward for years of loyal service to the party.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the angle of an object above the horizon.

n. the angular distance of a celestial body or a projectile above the horizon.

“The telescope was set at a sixty-degree elevation to track the star.”

“The artillery officer calculated the required elevation for the cannon to ensure the shell would clear the ridge and strike the intended target.”