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elevation

[/ˌɛl.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: elevations/elevações
elevação
1. The height of a place or object above sea level or ground level
The elevation of Denver is over 5,000 feet.
A elevação de Denver é superior a 5.000 pés.
2. The act or process of raising or lifting something up
The elevation of the platform made it more visible.
A elevação da plataforma a tornou mais visível.
3. A promotion to a higher rank or position
His elevation to manager was well-deserved.
Sua elevação a gerente foi bem merecida.
4. An architectural drawing showing the front, side, or back view of a building
The architect presented the elevation of the new building.
O arquiteto apresentou a elevação do novo edifício.
Synonyms
altitudeheightascentrisepromotion
Antonyms
depressiondescentdemotionlowering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevação
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
elevação
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
elevação
Standard usage
Portugal
elevação
Standard usage, occasionally 'cota' for altitude

Related Idioms & Phrases

elevation of thought
elevation of spirit
gain elevation
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