elevation

noun

• 1 [mass noun] the action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position:her sudden elevation to the cabinet
• increase in the level of something: diabetics have been found to have more pronounced elevation of systolic blood pressure
• the raising of the consecrated elements for adoration at Mass: a prayer recommended for lay people at the elevation of the Host
• Ballet the ability of a dancer to attain height in jumps.

• 2 [mass noun] height above a given level, especially sea level:the area has a topography that ranges from 1,500 to 3,000 metres in elevation
• [count noun] a high place or position:an elevation of 300 metres
• the angle of something with the horizontal, especially of a gun or of the direction of a celestial object: as every gunner knows, increasing the elevation beyond five degrees can be a risky business

• 3a particular side of a building:a burglar alarm was displayed on the front elevation
• a scale drawing showing the vertical projection of one side of a building. Compare with plan (sense 3 of the noun).