elevation

US /ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌel.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
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1.

the height of a place above sea level

:
The city is at an elevation of 500 meters.
High elevation can cause altitude sickness.
2.

the act of raising or lifting something up

:
The elevation of the bridge allowed larger ships to pass.
He achieved his elevation to a higher rank.