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elevations

/ˌɛləˈveɪʃənz/

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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

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noun

Elevación, exaltación

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

Examples :

"Her elevations in mood after receiving the award were noticeable and inspiring to everyone around her. "

Sus exaltaciones en el estado de ánimo después de recibir el premio fueron notables e inspiradoras para todos los que la rodeaban.

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Elevaciones, alturas

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.

place position 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 space

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Elevaciones, altitud

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

Examples :

"The map showed the different elevations of the hiking trail, helping us prepare for the steep climbs and descents. "

El mapa mostraba las diferentes elevaciones del sendero, lo que nos ayudó a prepararnos para las subidas y bajadas pronunciadas.

geography geology

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Elevación

The angle which the gnomon makes with the substylar line.

Examples :

"To accurately calculate the sundial's hour markings, you need to carefully determine the elevations for your specific latitude. "

Para calcular con precisión las marcas horarias del reloj de sol, es necesario determinar cuidadosamente las elevaciones para su latitud específica.

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Elevación, alzada

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 :

"When adjusting the telescope, the astronomer carefully noted the elevations needed to observe the passing comet. "

Al ajustar el telescopio, el astrónomo anotó cuidadosamente las elevaciones necesarias para observar el cometa que pasaba.

technical physics math direction position

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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 used the elevations to show the client what the building's facade would look like from different viewpoints, detailing the height and width of the walls and windows. "

El arquitecto utilizó los alzados para mostrar al cliente cómo sería la fachada del edificio desde diferentes puntos de vista, detallando la altura y el ancho de las paredes y ventanas.

architecture building

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Elevación

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

Examples :

"During the Catholic Mass, the elevations of the host and chalice are moments of solemn reverence. "

Durante la misa católica, las elevaciones de la hostia y el cáliz son momentos de solemne reverencia.

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