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elevation

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

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noun

Elevación, alza

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"

la elevación del grano; la elevación al trono; la elevación a la santidad; la elevación de la mente, los pensamientos o el carácter

action condition quality achievement process ability degree

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Elevación, exaltación

The condition of being or feeling elevated; heightened; exaltation.

Examples :

"The student's elevation in confidence was evident after receiving a good grade on the test. "

La elevación de la confianza del estudiante fue evidente después de recibir una buena calificación en el examen.

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Elevación, altura

That which is raised up or elevated; an elevated place or station.

Examples :

"A hill is an elevation of the ground."

Una colina es una elevación del terreno.

position place geography

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Elevación, altitud

The distance of a celestial object above the horizon, or the arc of a vertical circle intercepted between it and the horizon; altitude.

Examples :

"the elevation of the pole, or of a star"

la elevación del polo, o de una estrella

astronomy geography nautical

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Elevación, altitud

The measured vertical distance from the peak of a mountain or hill to its bordering lowlands.

Examples :

"The elevation of Mount Everest is the greatest in the world. "

La elevación del Monte Everest es la más grande del mundo.

geography geology

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Elevación

The angle which the gnomon makes with the substylar line.

Examples :

"The sundial's elevation was carefully adjusted so the shadow accurately marked the time. "

La elevación del reloj de sol se ajustó cuidadosamente para que la sombra marcara la hora con precisión.

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noun

Elevación

The movement of the axis of a piece in a vertical plane; also, the angle of elevation, that is, the angle between the axis of the piece and the line of sight; distinguished from direction.

Examples :

"The surveyor carefully measured the elevation of the hilltop, noting the angle of sight relative to the instrument's axis. "

El topógrafo midió cuidadosamente la elevación de la cima de la colina, observando el ángulo de visión en relación con el eje del instrumento.

technical physics math direction position science

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Alzado, elevación

A geometrical projection of a building, or other object, on a plane perpendicular to the horizon; orthographic projection on a vertical plane; called by the ancients the orthography.

Examples :

"The architect's elevation drawing showed how the new building would rise above the street. "

El dibujo de alzado del arquitecto mostraba cómo el nuevo edificio se elevaría sobre la calle.

architecture building technical

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Elevación

The raising of the host—representing Christ’s body—in a mass or Holy Communion service.

Examples :

"During the church service, the priest performed the elevation of the host. "

Durante el servicio religioso, el sacerdote realizó la elevación de la hostia.

ritual religion theology