elevation
gb/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
B2
انگریزی
~ 8700
معانی
0 معانی
اسم
B2
quantity
1
height above sea level
The height of a place above the level of the sea.
استعمال کا انداز:
[place] is at an elevation of [number]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "elevation" with "elevator". "Elevation" is a noun for height above sea level, while "elevator" is a machine that carries people or things between floors. Also, for airplanes, "altitude" is more common than "elevation".
ہم معنی الفاظ
altitude (Often used in scientific or technical contexts, and especially for aircraft or mountains.)
متضاد الفاظ
depth (Refers to distance below a surface, the opposite direction from elevation.)
لفظی تراکیب
high elevation
|low elevation
|at an elevation of
|elevation above sea level
|average elevation
موضوعات
geography
|science
|travel
|nature
مثالیں
- Denver has an elevation of about 1,600 meters above sea level.
- Plants that grow at high elevation must survive colder temperatures.
- The village’s elevation makes it safe from flooding.
- As we climbed to a higher elevation, the air became noticeably thinner.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- This city is at a high elevation.
- The town’s elevation is 500 meters above sea level.
- At this elevation, it can snow even in spring.
- People sometimes feel sick at a very high elevation.
اسم
B2
action
2
act of raising or increasing
The act of moving something higher, or making a level, amount, or value go up.
استعمال کا انداز:
the elevation of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use "elevation" for any change, even when the level goes down. "Elevation" only describes movement or change upward; for downward change, words like "drop", "fall", or "reduction" are used instead.
ہم معنی الفاظ
increase (More general and informal; can refer to any kind of going up, not just to a raised level or position.)
متضاد الفاظ
reduction (Focuses on making something smaller or lower, which is the opposite of an elevation in level or amount.)
لفظی تراکیب
elevation of blood pressure
|elevation of temperature
|elevation in status
|slight elevation
|marked elevation
موضوعات
health
|science
|general
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- There was a slight elevation of her blood pressure after the test.
- The elevation of the bridge will allow larger ships to pass beneath it.
- Doctors are concerned about any sudden elevation in heart rate during exercise.
- The report notes a recent elevation in housing prices across the region.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The doctor saw an elevation of his temperature.
- There was a small elevation in prices last year.
- An elevation in stress levels can harm your health.
- The elevation of the stage helped the audience see the speaker.
اسم
B2
entity
3
raised area of land
A small hill or raised area on the ground.
استعمال کا انداز:
on an elevation
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this sense with "elevation" meaning height above sea level. Here it refers to a particular piece of high ground, not to the measurement of height.
ہم معنی الفاظ
rise (A slightly informal word for a small hill or piece of high ground.)
متضاد الفاظ
depression (Refers to a low-lying area of land, the opposite of raised ground.)
لفظی تراکیب
small elevation
|slight elevation
|natural elevation
|on a slight elevation
|rocky elevation
موضوعات
geography
|environment
|nature
مثالیں
- They built the house on a slight elevation to protect it from floods.
- From the elevation behind the village, you can see the entire valley.
- The campsite is on a natural elevation overlooking the lake.
- Soldiers took position on a rocky elevation above the road.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- We put the tent on a small elevation.
- The church stands on an elevation near the river.
- From this elevation, we can see the town below.
- Cows were grazing on a low elevation in the field.
اسم
formal
C1
action
4
promotion to higher position
When a person is given a higher job, title, or social position.
استعمال کا انداز:
elevation to [position]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes use "elevation" for everyday job changes where "promotion" is more natural. "Elevation" is usually used in formal writing for high or important positions, especially in politics, law, or religion.
ہم معنی الفاظ
promotion (More common in everyday work situations; "elevation" is more formal, often used for high offices or titles.)
متضاد الفاظ
demotion (The official lowering of someone to a less important job or rank, the opposite of elevation.)
لفظی تراکیب
elevation to the bench
|elevation to the presidency
|elevation to the board
|sudden elevation
|social elevation
موضوعات
work
|politics
|society
|business
مثالیں
- His elevation to the Supreme Court was widely praised.
- The mayor’s sudden elevation to national office surprised many voters.
- Her elevation to the board of directors marked a turning point in her career.
- Critics argued that his elevation to the role of chief executive was purely political.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- His elevation to manager came after many years of work.
- The newspaper reported her elevation to the position of ambassador.
- People celebrated his elevation to president of the club.
- Her elevation to a higher social class was very fast.
اسم
technical
C1
entity
5
side-view architectural drawing
A technical drawing that shows what one side of a building looks like from the front, back, or side.
استعمال کا انداز:
[type] elevation of [building]
عام غلطی:
Learners may think "elevation" here means physical height. In architecture, an elevation is a picture-like drawing of one side of a building, not the measurement of how tall it is.
ہم معنی الفاظ
side view (A more general description; does not always imply a precise, scaled architectural drawing.)
متضاد الفاظ
plan (A drawing that shows a building from above, contrasting with an elevation, which shows it from the side.)
لفظی تراکیب
front elevation
|side elevation
|rear elevation
|north elevation
|scale elevation
موضوعات
architecture
|engineering
|design
|work
|housing
|education
مثالیں
- The architect presented the front elevation of the new museum to the planning committee.
- These drawings include floor plans, sections, and exterior elevations.
- The north elevation shows how the windows will line up with the existing building.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The architect showed us the front elevation of the house.
- On this page you can see the side elevation of the building.
- The set of drawings has plans and elevations for the new school.
اسم
technical
C1
quantity
6
angle above the horizontal
The angle you look up from the ground to see something higher than you.
استعمال کا انداز:
angle of elevation of [object]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse "elevation" (angle above the horizontal) with "altitude" (height above sea level). In math and physics problems, "elevation" usually refers to the angle, not the height.
ہم معنی الفاظ
elevation angle (A near-technical synonym commonly used in engineering and satellite communication.)
متضاد الفاظ
angle of depression (The angle you look down from the horizontal to an object below you, opposite to angle of elevation.)
لفظی تراکیب
angle of elevation
|elevation angle
|measure the elevation
|adjust the elevation
موضوعات
math
|physics
|science
|education
مثالیں
- The angle of elevation from the observer to the top of the tower was calculated to be 35 degrees.
- To align the satellite dish, adjust the elevation to the value given in the manual.
- Students used trigonometry to find the elevation of the airplane above the field.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- We learned how to find the angle of elevation in math class.
- The elevation of the star above the horizon changes during the night.
- You must change the elevation of the antenna to get a clear signal.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
elevation
IPA
GB/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
ہجا بندی اور زور
el - ev - a - tion (4 ہجے)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: elevation
- Plural: elevation, elevations
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
angle of elevation
1/ˈæŋɡəl əv ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
angle from ground up to object
The angle you must look up from a flat line to see something that is higher than you.
مثالیں
- They used the angle of elevation to the top of the building to calculate its height.
- In trigonometry, we often find the angle of elevation from an observer to an object like a kite or a plane.
at an elevation of
1/ˈæt ən ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
used to give altitude of place
Used before a number to say how high a place is above sea level.
مثالیں
- The town lies at an elevation of 900 meters.
- The lake, at an elevation of just 50 meters, rarely freezes in winter.
front elevation
1/fɹˈʌnt ˌɛləvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
drawing of a building’s front side
An architectural drawing that shows what the front of a building looks like.
مثالیں
- The front elevation clearly shows the main entrance and the large windows.
- The planning officer asked for a revised front elevation with a lower roof line.