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elevations

/ˌɛləˈveɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

Examples :

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"
action condition quality

Related Words

Illustration perpendicular

perpendicular noun

/ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /pɝ.pənˈdɪk.jə.lɚ/

A line or plane that is perpendicular to another.

"The perpendicular to the wall supported the shelf. "

Illustration astronomer

astronomer noun

/ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"The astronomer presented a fascinating talk about distant galaxies in our school's science club. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration exaltation

exaltation noun

/ˌɛɡ.ˌzɔl.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.

"The teacher's praise and encouragement brought a feeling of exaltation to the student who finally understood the complex math problem. "

Illustration orthography

orthography noun

/ɔːˈθɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ɹə.fi/

The study of correct spelling according to established usage.

"The student improved her orthography by studying spelling rules and practicing regularly. "

Illustration heightened

heightened verb

/ˈhaɪtənd/ /ˈhaɪtn̩d/

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

"The security guard heightened the fence around the school playground to keep children safe. "

Illustration projection

projection noun

/pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration intercepted

intercepted verb

/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪd/ /ˌɪnɾərˈsɛptɪd/

To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).

"The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."

Illustration accurately

accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "

Illustration geometrical

geometrical adjective

/dʒiːəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ /dʒiːoʊˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Of, or relating to geometry; geometric.

"The child used geometrical shapes, like squares and circles, to build a tower out of blocks. "

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "