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elevation

UK
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

Translations

elevationnoun
elevations
pl
UK
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/
The elevation in the landscape provided a perfect spot for a picnic.
L'élévation du paysage offrait un endroit idéal pour un pique-nique.
élévationEn contexte médical ou statistique.
The doctor noted an elevation in the patient's blood pressure.
Le médecin a noté une élévation de la tension artérielle du patient.
élévationEn architecture.
The architect presented the elevation of the new office building to the clients.
L'architecte a présenté l'élévation du nouveau bâtiment de bureaux aux clients.
The elevation of the mountain peak is over 2,000 meters.
L'altitude du sommet de la montagne dépasse 2 000 mètres.
promotionEn emploi et hiérarchie.
Her elevation to the position of chief editor surprised no one.
Sa promotion au poste de rédactrice en chef n'a surpris personne.
Additional translations
élévationEn technique ou en balistique.
Synonyms
rise
elevated position
uplift
elevation level
ascent
altitude
height

Definitions

elevationnoun
The height of a place above sea level or ground level.
The elevation of the mountain peak is over 2,000 meters.
A raised area or a rise in the ground.
The elevation in the landscape provided a perfect spot for a picnic.
An increase in the level or amount of something.
The doctor noted an elevation in the patient's blood pressure.
A drawing or diagram that shows the front or side of a building.
The architect presented the elevation of the new office building to the clients.
The act or process of raising someone or something to a higher position, status, or rank.
Her elevation to the position of chief editor surprised no one.
The angle or degree to which something, especially a gun barrel or a celestial object, is raised above the horizontal plane.
The artillery crew adjusted the elevation of the cannon before firing.
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