elevation
Translation
elevation, promotion, altitude, height
Examples
His elevation to the board was a surprise.
His elevation to the board was a surprise.
The city is at an elevation of 2,000 metres.
The city is at an elevation of 2,000 meters.
The architect drew the front elevation of the house.
The architect drew the front elevation of the house.
Grammar Patterns
((elevation to sth.)) promotion to (a position) His elevation to the board was a surprise.
((an elevation of [number])) a height of [number] The city is at an elevation of 2,000 meters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promotion, altitude, height; Antonyms: demotion, descent
Etymology
From Latin 'elevatio' (a lifting up), the noun form of the verb 'elevate'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'elevation' number on a map, showing how high a mountain is.