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Relationships Broader Term:  architectural records drawing Related Term:  oblique perspective n. ~ An orthographic drawing of the vertical surfaces of a built structure rendered from a vantage point p [..]
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A side of a building.
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The lifting of something
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late 14c., "a rising, height of something, height to which something is elevated," from Old French elevation and directly from Latin elevationem (nominative elevatio) "a lifting up,&quo [..]
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the height of an object above a given level, often sea level.
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A scale drawing of the side, front, or back of a structure.
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height above or below sea level. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia
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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 [..]
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The actual facade (or face) of a building, or a plan showing the drawing of a facade.
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The elevation of the ground must be considered carefully when planning a drip irrigation system. Elevation causes changes in water pressure, which may have to be compensated for with valves and pressu [..]
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the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity&q [..]
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The distance above or below mean sea level.
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height above sea-level.
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A vertical angle, measured upwards from the horizontal plane.  A Tangent Elevation (TE) was such an angle that corresponded to a particular range between a gun and its target, a Quadrant Elevation (QE [..]
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Level or trend of a person's test profile.
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In cartography, the vertical distance of a point or object on the surface of the earth, or another celestial body, from a datum or reference surface (usually mean sea level), not to be confused with a [..]
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A point on the Earth’s surface that is measured relative to sea level.
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For satellite tv dish pointing, this term refers to moving the dish up and down.
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The vertical angle between an antenna’s reception path and the horizontal.
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A side of a building.
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Drawing prepared to scale showing the width and height of one wall of a room. An exterior elevation shows the design, architectural style, and height of the exterior of the proposed building as viewed from any side of the building.
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A scale drawing of an exterior side of a given structure such as a building or sign.
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The vertical distance from a datum to a point or object on the surface of the Earth. The datum is generally considered to be at sea level. Equivalent to the Z coordinate in an XYZ coordinate system.
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The height above sea level of a point on the Earth's surface.
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The height component of coordinate positioning grid. Elevation is the distance in metres above an assumed and mathematically-smoothed mean sea level. Back to Top
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height of an object above sea level.                                                                                                             ellipse [..]
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exaltation; dignity.
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The upward tilt to a satellite antenna measured in degrees required to aim the antenna at the communications satellite. When aimed at the horizon, the elevation angle is zero. If it were tilted to a point directly overhead, the satellite antenna would have an elevation of 90 degrees.
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(n) the event of something being raised upward(n) distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)(n) the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something(n) th [..]
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sublimitas
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Vertical distance of a point above or below a reference surface or datum.
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The angle from the horizon to the observed position of a satellite.
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That which rises above its surroundings, such as a hill, etc. On a chart, the elevation of a feature is its height above the level of MHWS or MHHW. See also heights.
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The vertical distance between the level where fluid enters a pipe and the level where it leaves.
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Two-dimensional drawing of vehicle viewed from front, side, or rear.
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An angle in the vertical plane through a longitudinal axis; height above mean sea level, usually of terrain;
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The height of a place (mountain or other landmark) given in the number of feet or meters above sea level.
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The distance of a point above a specified surface of constant potential; the distance is measured along the direction of gravity between the point and the surface.
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The vertical angle for which the antenna moves upward from the horizon, pointing to the satellite.
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How high a satellite is from the horizon. The angle of elevation refers to the upward tilt of a satellite dish antenna that is required to aim it at the communications satellite, measured in degrees. When the dish is aimed at the horizon, the elevation angle is zero. As we travel on the continent the actual angle the LNB is aligned at (Skew Angle) [..]
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Technique for limiting use, activity, or Movement by immobilizing or restraining Animal by suspending from Hindlimbs or tails. This Immobilization is used to simulate some effects of Reduced Gravity a [..]
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The vertical movement of a gun.
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Height above a given plane. May be expressed in lineal measurement, or as an angle. Formerly used as meaning 'altitude'.
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The movement of a gun vertically.
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The angle at which an antenna must be pointed above the horizon for optimal reception from a spacecraft.
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The height to which something is elevated, such as the height above sea level.
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The adjustment that controls the vertical movement of projectiles on the target.
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Height above mean sea level. Vertical distance above the geoid.
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depending on context:
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An angle in the vertical plane through a longitudinal axis; height above mean sea level, usually of terrain;
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The height above sea level of a given land prominence, such as airports, mountains, etc.
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FEMA requires that all flood-susceptible communities (Zones A1-30, AE, AH) have their homes elevated up above the designated Base Flood Elevation (BFE). In these zones, all new construction must be el [..]
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Front structural appearance of a home. How your home looks from the street.
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Scenery
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The angle that the sun appears to be above the horizon assuming the refraction of the earth's atmosphere. azimuth
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The measure of height with respect to a point on the earth?s surface above sea level.
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the height of an object above sea level
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conforming to Federal Information Processing Standard 70-1, the term "altitude" is used in this standard, rather than the common term elevation.
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The measure of height with respect to a point on the earth's surface above mean sea level. Sometimes referred to as station elevation.
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The measure of height with respect to a point on the earth's surface above mean sea level
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The measure of height with respect to a point on the earth’s surface above mean sea level. Sometimes referred to as station elevation.
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A drawing made on a vertical plane by means of projecting lines perpendicular to the plane from the points of the object. The terms elevation, vertical projection, and front view all have the same mea [..]
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The angle above the horizon, measured from the horizontal plane.
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Vertical sight movement so as to raise (or lower) the point of impact on the target.
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The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc. ''the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to [..]
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Vertical height from a defined reference datum.
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  Vertical height from a defined reference datum.
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Elevation is the height of a geographic location above a fixed reference point. Elevation may also refer to:
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Elevation is the height of a geographic location above a fixed reference point. Elevation may also refer to:
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The elevation of a geographic location is its height above or below a fixed reference point, most commonly a reference geoid, a mathematical model of the Earth's sea level as an equipotential gravitat [..]
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For other senses of this word, see Elevation (disambiguation).In ballistics, the elevation is the angle between the horizontal plane and the axial direction of the barrel of a gun, mortar or heavy art [..]
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"Elevation" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the third track on their tenth studio album, All That You Can't Leave Behind (2000), and was released as the album's third single on 25 June 2001. Th [..]
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In Eastern and Western Christian liturgical practice, the elevation is a ritual raising of the consecrated elements of bread and wine during the celebration of the Eucharist. The term is applied espec [..]
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Elevation is the progressive bluegrass debut album of the Yonder Mountain String Band. It was released in 1999 by Frog Pad Records, an independent record label run by the band. The album features appe [..]
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Elevation is the fourth international studio album by Indonesian singer-songwriter, Anggun. The album was released with the same title for the English-language version and the French-language version. [..]
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Elevation is a live album by American saxophonist and composer Pharoah Sanders featuring one track recorded in the studio released on the Impulse! label.
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Elevation is the third solo album by guitarist and composer Lawson Rollins. Rollins co-produced the album with Persian-American musician and producer Shahin Shahida (of Shahin & Sepehr) and multi- [..]
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Elevation is an emotion elicited by witnessing virtuous acts of remarkable moral goodness. It is experienced as a distinct feeling of warmth and expansion that is accompanied by appreciation and affec [..]
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