elevations
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɛɫəˈveɪʃənz// UK //ˌɛlɪvˈeɪʃənz// el·e·va·tions
n. the height of a place above sea level, or a high area of land.
n. the height of a geographic location above a fixed reference point, typically sea level; also refers to raised landforms.
The plane reached high elevations very quickly.
Hikers often experience shortness of breath at higher elevations where the oxygen levels are lower.
The architectural drawings included detailed elevations of the building's north and south facades to show the vertical dimensions of the exterior walls.
Usage
Often used in the plural to refer to high-altitude regions or architectural drawings of a building's side.