elevation (Noun) — The event of something being raised upward. ex. "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"
elevation (Noun) — The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. ex. "his landscapes were deemed the elevation of beauty"
elevation (Noun) — Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object).
elevation (Noun) — A raised or elevated geological formation.
elevation (Noun) — Distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level). ex. "there was snow at the higher elevations"
elevation (Noun) — (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump. ex. "a dancer of exceptional elevation"
elevation (Noun) — Drawing of an exterior of a structure.
elevation (Noun) — The act of increasing the wealth, prestige, power or scope of something. ex. "his elevation to cardinal"