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TeachMeFinance.com - explain elevation elevation The term 'elevation' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the distance of a point above a specified surface of constant potential; the distance is measured along the direction of gravity between the point and the surface'. The term 'elevation' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The height of a point above a plane of reference. Generally refers to the height above sea level. See datum'. The term 'elevation' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' The angle at which an antenna must be pointed above the horizon for optimal reception from a spacecraft'. Previous 5 Terms: elephantine eleutherophobia ELEV Elevated Building Elevated Convection Next 5 Terms: Elevation Certificate Elevator Eligibility eligibility criteria ELISA About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.