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Definition elevation in British English

elevation noun

noun
/ˌeləˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the height of an area of land, usually measured from sea level

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height altitude elevation
2

a side of a building as you would see it in a drawing by an architect

Example

The museum's front elevation faces the university.

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architectural architecture blueprint
3

an increase in the level of something

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uptick increase growth
4

the belief that something has more importance or higher status than other similar things

Example

the elevation of feeling over reason

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importance emphasis priority
4.1

the act of giving someone higher status or a more important position

Example

His elevation to the position of Head of State took place in 1936.

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advancement aggrandise aggrandisement
Definition elevation in British English