definition of
elevation

[1] #1 elevation n. [lift, raising] the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity". wn

[2] #2 elevation n. [acme, height, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top] the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catap. wn

[3] #3 elevation n. [EL, altitude, ALT] angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object). wn

[4] #4 elevation n. [natural elevation] a raised or elevated geological formation. wn

[5] #5 elevation n. distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); "there was snow at the higher elevations". wn