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								the event of something being raised upward an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon
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								the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
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								angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
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								a raised or elevated geological formation
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								distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
 there was snow at the higher elevations
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								(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
 a dancer of exceptional elevation
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								drawing of an exterior of a structure
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								the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
 his elevation to cardinal
 
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