al·ti·tude

al·ti·tude
/ˈæltəˌtuːd, Brit ˈæltəˌtjuːd/ noun, pl -tudes
: the height of something (such as an airplane) above the level of the sea
[count]

We're now flying at an altitude [=height] of 10,000 feet.

the air temperature at different altitudes

Some visitors find it difficult to adjust to the city's high altitude.

plants found at higher/lower altitudes [=elevations]

[noncount]

The plane lost/gained altitude rapidly.

flying at low/high altitude

She trained for the race at altitude. [=at a high altitude, where the air is thin]


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