noun

1. an elevating or being elevated
2. a high place or position
3. height above a surface, as of the earth
4. 1. the ability of a dancer to attain height in the air while executing a leap
   2. the height thus attained
5. dignity; eminence; loftiness
6. a flat scale drawing of the front, rear, or side of a building, etc.
7. Aeron. the angular altitude of any object above the horizon
8. Geog. height above sea level; altitude
9. Mil. angular distance of the muzzle of a gun above the horizontal

Etymology: ME elevacioun < OFr elevacion < L elevatio