What is the meaning of altitude?

noun

  • Elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface.
    • usage: "the altitude gave her a headache"
  • The perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure to the opposite vertex (or side if parallel. )
  • Angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object. ).
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