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Altitude

/ˈæltəˌtud/
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(noun) The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

We are cruising at an altitude of 39,000 feet.
The plane climbed to an altitude of 10,000 meters.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The plane flew at a very high ____ to avoid the storm below.

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