elevation

noun

1. the event of something being raised upward

   noun.event

   Examples

   An elevation of the temperature in the afternoon.

   Synonyms lift raising

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

   noun.state

   Synonyms acme height meridian peak pinnacle summit superlative tiptop top

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

   noun.linkdef

   Synonyms alt altitude el

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a raised or elevated geological formation

   noun.object

   Synonyms natural elevation

   Antonyms depression natural depression

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   There was snow at the higher elevations.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   A dancer of exceptional elevation.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. drawing of an exterior of a structure

   noun.artifact

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

   noun.act

   Examples

   His elevation to cardinal.

   Synonyms aggrandisement aggrandizement

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; -- said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.; as, the <i>elevation</i> of grain; <i>elevation</i> to a throne; <i>elevation</i> of mind, thoughts, or character.

   noun

   Source: webster1913