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elevation

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does elevation mean?

noun

The act of raising something to a higher position, or the state of being raised; the height of something above a reference level.

Example

"The city's elevation made it prone to flooding during heavy rainfall."

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