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| definition 1: |
the height to which something rises or is raised, or its height above sea level or ground level.
Those houses would be safe during a flood, because they are at a high elevation.- synonyms:
- altitude, height
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| definition 2: |
the act of raising, or the condition of being raised.
The elevation of the roof for the new house took three days.- synonyms:
- heightening, lift
- similar words:
- advancement, improvement, promotion, rise
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| related words: |
ascent, height, plan |
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