the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

[ Syn: tallness ]

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 , elevation , peak , pinnacle , summit , superlative , meridian , tiptop , top ]

(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot

[ Syn: stature ]

elevation especially above sea level or above the earths surface; the altitude gave her a headache

[ Syn: altitude ]