elevation

noun
UK /ˌel.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Elevation is how high up something is.

The elevation of the mountain is very high.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of lifting something up.

The elevation of the flag happens every morning.

3. A raised place or hill.

We hiked to the top of the elevation to see the view.

4. A promotion to a higher rank or position.

Her elevation to team leader made everyone happy.