Elevation
/ˌɛləˈveɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.
Sentence Examples
The treeline in the German alps lies at an elevation of about 1800 meters.
As elevation increases, air pressure decreases.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The treeline in the German alps lies at an ____ of about 1800 meters.