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el·e·va·tion / ˌeləˈvāshən/ • n. 1. the action or fact of elevating or being elevated: her sudden elevation to the cabinet. ∎ augmentation of or increase in the amount or level of something: ∎ (in a Christian Mass) the raising of the consecrated elements for adoration. 2. height above a given level, esp. sea level: a network of microclimates created by sharp differences in elevation a total elevation gain of 3,995 feet. ∎ a high place or position: most early plantation development was at the higher elevations. ∎ the angle of something with the horizontal, esp. of a gun or of the direction of a celestial object. ∎ Ballet the ability of a dancer to attain height in jumps. 3. a particular side of a building: a burglar alarm was prominently displayed on the front elevation. ∎ a drawing of the front, side, or back of a house or other building: a set of plans and elevations. DERIVATIVES: el·e·va·tion·al adj. |
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"elevation." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "elevation." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-elevation.html "elevation." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-elevation.html |
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elevation vertical distance from a datum plane, usually mean sea level to a point above the earth. Often used synonymously with altitude , elevation is the height on the earth's surface and altitude, the height in space above the surface. The elevation of a feature is calculated through such surveying techniques as trigonometric triangulation and aerial photogrammetry. Elevation is represented by using contours of equal elevation lines, three-dimensional computer graphics representation, or molded three-dimensional plastic models. |
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"elevation." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "elevation." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-elevatio.html "elevation." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-elevatio.html |
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Elevation. At the Eucharist, the lifting up of the sacred elements in turn by the celebrant immediately after he has said the Words of Institution over them, in order to exhibit them for the people's adoration. The practice of elevating the Host apparently originated early in the 13th cent.; the elevation of the chalice was added later.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Elevation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Elevation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Elevation.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Elevation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Elevation.html |
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elevation n.
1. the vertical distance of a point or level on or affixed to the surface of the Earth measured from mean sea level. 2. the setting on the sight of a mortar, artillery piece, or other gun or missile launcher used to regulate the arc of the projectile or missile and thus its distance and striking point. |
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"elevation." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "elevation." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-elevation.html "elevation." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-elevation.html |
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elevation.
1. Accurate geometrical projection, drawn to scale, of a building's façade or any other visible external or internal part on a plane vertical (at a right angle) to the horizon. 2. Any external façade. Bibliography Fraser Reekie (1946) |
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JAMES STEVENS CURL. "elevation." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES STEVENS CURL. "elevation." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-elevation.html JAMES STEVENS CURL. "elevation." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-elevation.html |
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JOHN BOWKER. "Elevation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Elevation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Elevation.html JOHN BOWKER. "Elevation." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Elevation.html |
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elevation in the Christian Church, the raising of the consecrated elements for adoration at Mass.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "elevation." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "elevation." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-elevation.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "elevation." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-elevation.html |
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