noun (n)

• the event of something being raised upward(noun.event)

  Example:
  An elevation of the temperature in the afternoon.
  

  Synonym:
  lift, raising
  

  source: wordnet30
• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  acme, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, tiptop, top
  

  source: wordnet30
• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)(noun.linkdef)

  Synonym:
  alt, altitude, el
  

  source: wordnet30
• a raised or elevated geological formation(noun.object)

  Synonym:
  natural elevation
  Antonym:
  depression, natural depression
  

  source: wordnet30
• distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  There was snow at the higher elevations.
  

  source: wordnet30
• (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  A dancer of exceptional elevation.
  

  source: wordnet30
• drawing of an exterior of a structure(noun.artifact)

  source: wordnet30
• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something(noun.act)

  Example:
  His elevation to cardinal.
  

  Synonym:
  aggrandisement, aggrandizement
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; -- said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.; as, the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character.(noun)

  source: webster1913