Elevation

elevation

1. A measure (or condition) of height, especially with respect to the height of a point on the earth's surface above a reference plane (usually mean sea level), as “station elevation.”

   
   

   The term altitude (e.g., “high-altitude station”) and the general term “height” are also used in this sense.

   
   
2. 
   Same as elevation angle.

   
   

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1. A measure (or condition) of height, especially of great height, as a mountain top or aircraft flight level.