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elevation—1. A measure (or condition) of height, especially with respect to the height of a point on the earth's surface above a reference plane (usually mean sea level), as “station elevation.” The term altitude (e.g., “high-altitude station”) and the general term “height” are also used in this sense. 2. Same as elevation angle.