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altitude

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


Example Sentences

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These lakes are often located at high altitudes, sitting above river systems that help channel burst waters far downhill.

From The Wall Street Journal

Israel has a multi-layered air defence array, with a variety of systems intercepting threats at different altitudes.

From Barron's

This new research shows that smaller, regional storms can also play a powerful role by lifting water to higher altitudes, where it can escape more easily into space.

From Science Daily

Vertical Aerospace is still certifying aircraft for commercial service and isn’t as well-known as some of the other players trying to create a “low altitude economy,” including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies.

From Barron's

Their small size and low altitude allow them to slip through aerial defence systems.

From Barron's