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.
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