the event of something being raised upward; an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon; a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity

[ Syn: lift , raising ]

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty; the artists gifts are at their acme; at the height of her career; the peak of perfection; summer was at its peak; ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame; the summit of his ambition; so many highest superlatives achieved by man; at the top of his profession

[ Syn: acme , height , peak , pinnacle , summit , superlative , meridian , tiptop , top ]

angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

[ Syn: el , altitude , alt ]

a raised or elevated geological formation

[ Syn: natural elevation ]

distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); there was snow at the higher elevations'

(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump; a dancer of exceptional elevation'

drawing of an exterior of a structure

the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something; the aggrandizement of the king; his elevation to cardinal

[ Syn: aggrandizement , aggrandisement ]