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altitude

[al-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈæl tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
NOUN
height in the sky
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK


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“The altitude and conditions are different, but you have to love those big challenges. We’re really excited.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It corresponds to coastal areas with an altitude of less than 5 meters that are less than 200 metres from the sea.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The 35-year-old had suffered from altitude sickness, reports say.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

There will be short, sharp peaks and valleys, but if you can’t stand the rises and falls in altitude, hand over those anxieties to your silent, hardworking virtual self.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Holly descended to an altitude of six and a half feet.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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