plural elevations
1
: the height of a place
a plant species found only at higher/lower elevations
an elevation [=altitude] of 4,000 feet (above sea level)
2
: an act or result of lifting or raising someone or something
We charted the elevations in her temperature.
His elevation to (the position of) chairman was a surprise to many.
3
: a place (such as a hill) that is higher than the area around it
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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/elevation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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