elevation
/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/
el · e · va · tion
ˌɛl · ɪ · ˈveɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. height above a given level
Significado en Español
elevación, altitud
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
độ cao, độ cao so với mực nước biển
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Example Sentence
The town sits at a high elevation.
这个小镇位于高海拔地区。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “elevation”:
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A
depth
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B
decline
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C
altitude
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D
descent
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C — altitude.
“elevation” means n. height above a given level
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
At this very high ______, the air is thin and it is hard to breathe.
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A
depth
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B
elevation
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C
weight
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D
width
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B — elevation.
“elevation” means n. height above a given level
Common questions about “elevation”
What does “elevation” mean?
elevation — n. height above a given level. In Chinese: 海拔，高度.
How do you pronounce “elevation”?
elevation is pronounced /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: el · e · va · tion.
How do you use “elevation” in a sentence?
The town sits at a high elevation. (这个小镇位于高海拔地区。)
What are synonyms for “elevation”?
height, altitude, rise — all close in meaning to elevation (n. height above a given level).
Is “elevation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. elevation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
