el·e·va·tion 
/ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/ noun
plural el·e·va·tions /ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/ noun [count] 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
▪ a plant species found only at higher/lower elevations ▪ an elevation [=altitude] of 4,000 feet (above sea level)
▪ We charted the elevations in her temperature. ▪ His elevation to (the position of) chairman was a surprise to many.
