elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface | the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top |
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) | (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot |
the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel) | elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface |
| the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development |