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How does the noun elevation contrast with its synonyms?

The words altitude and height are common synonyms of elevation. While all three words mean "vertical distance either between the top and bottom of something or between a base and something above it," altitude and elevation apply to height as measured by angular measurement or atmospheric pressure; altitude is preferable when referring to vertical distance above the surface of the earth or above sea level; elevation is used especially in reference to vertical height on land.

fly at an altitude of 10,000 meters
Denver is a city with a high elevation

When can height be used instead of elevation?

The words height and elevation can be used in similar contexts, but height refers to something measured vertically whether high or low.

a wall two meters in height

Examples of elevation in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Smith urges travelers to let wines rest for as long as possible after transport because the wines can be adversely affected by the jostling, elevation change, and temperature variations. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2024 Uncovering what would have been bustling medieval cities at a dizzying elevation of more than 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) above sea level was surprising, said anthropologist Michael Frachetti, lead author of the new research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024 As much as 40 inches could fall at high elevation in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, according to National Weather Service forecasts. Evan Bush, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024 The best time to see the aurora is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. while at a higher elevation or vantage point, like a hill, that’s away from light pollution, according to NOAA. Ty Roush, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for elevation 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevation
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  • Outset Medical is involved in litigation, including two stockholder class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the promotion and marketing of its Tablo Hemodialysis System.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • To companies, internal promotions represent significant savings unless an external candidate presents an overwhelmingly clear value proposition that includes specialized expertise, innovative thinking or problem-solving skills that the internal team may lack.
    Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • While Democrats face a steep hill to flipping the state blue in November, the party hopes to flip Scott’s Senate seat this cycle.
    The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The move is the second in as many years for the AFM, which was forced to leave its old home in the Loews in 2023 for a less-than-ideal location up the hill at the Le Meridien Delfina.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Azimuth tweaking is available at the headshell, and precise height adjustment is undertaken at the base of the arm.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
  • In a tit-for-tat response, McLaren levied accusations against Red Bull about adjustments to the underbody height of their cars.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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  • Tyler, the Creator has been one of the biggest names in hip-hop for nearly a decade and a half now, but his commercial performance and general stardom is still on the ascent.
    Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Tour is a testament to their rapid ascent and ongoing success.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • After Flaherty yielded another run with one out in the second, Roberts went to the mound to take the ball from him.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
  • The Dodgers were dominant both in the batter’s box and on the mound during their postseason run.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • There were some radio blackouts caused by solar radiation on Friday, according to NOAA, and there’s a chance for stronger radiation—caused by the solar flare—through Monday that could pose risks to passengers and crew aboard aircraft at higher altitudes.
    Ty Roush, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky is due to the altitude in which the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Crystal outlined a number of sustainability advancements earlier this year in its annual sustainability report, including significantly improving water resource and wastewater management in its denim factory in Cambodia, dropping freshwater intensity per piece by around 30 percent.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Great shows are all over From pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter to a mountain of an opera (literally) to a festival devoted to Leonard Cohen, there are a ton of great shows to catch in the Bay Area this weekend.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The bigger issue is Johnson, who once upon a time was such a promising leading actor, a mountain of a man capable of embodying unexpected vulnerability.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024

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“Elevation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevation. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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