elevation
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7.2
- noun
- /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/
- Specialized
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altitud
- The lowest part, a lacustrine plain, has an average elevation of 2,240 meters above sea level.
So the ITD does not change as a function of sound source elevation.
- So the ITD does not change as a function of sound source elevation.
Examples
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So the elevation in degrees of the North star above your horizon is your latitude on Earth.
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To observe the elevation of a star, you need to measure its angle above the horizon.
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And what we need to do is find this angle of elevation, right?
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What is the maximum elevation of this cannon?
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I need to be close enough to give the exact coordinates and elevation.
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Vast areas of the island, especially in the higher elevations, have been stripped of woody vegetation.
Academic text (2011) -
As the balloon rises, its angle of elevation increases but never exceeds 90 degrees.
Blog text (2) -
The models then calculate receptor concentrations based on their location (distance, bearing, and elevation) in relation to the plume(s).
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The elevation of the sun at noon is important for determining the best time for solar energy collection.
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When planning a hike, check the elevation of your destination to prepare for the altitude changes.
Synonyms
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5.5
Angle of a star or planet above the horizon measured in degrees
How High
- Specialized
5
8.0
- Specialized
3
7.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Elevation comes from the Latin parts e- and levare, meaning 'to raise' or 'lift up'. For the sun or a star it means how far above the horizon it is — in other words, how much it is lifted up in the sky.