 altitude |
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| 1. | [ noun ] elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | |
| Synonyms: | height | |
| Examples: | "the altitude gave her a headache" |
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| Related terms: | elevation level ceiling ceiling | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to opposite vertex (or side if parallel) | |
| Related terms: | distance | |
| 3. | [ noun ] angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | |
| Synonyms: | elevation ALT EL | |
| Related terms: | angular_position | |
| Similar spelling: |
alidade altitudinal alidad alated |
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