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/ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
The airplane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet.
the angular distance of a celestial object above the horizon.
The altitude of the sun changes throughout the day.
a high or elevated position.
The altitude of the mountain made the hike challenging.
a position of high status or importance.
She works at a corporation with a high altitude in the industry.
the vertical distance between a level and a point above or below it.
The altitude of the ski resort provides excellent snow conditions.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin altitudo, from altus 'high'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
high altitude:
Refers to an elevated position significantly above sea level.
altitude sickness:
A condition that can occur when a person ascends to a high elevation too quickly.
at altitude:
Describes something that is happening at a high elevation.
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Slang Meanings
High in terms of mood or state.
After that concert, he was feeling altitude!
Being in a superior or elevated position in social or business standings.
She's got the altitude at the office ever since her promotion.