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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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Without supplemental oxygen, a fully acclimatised climber would typically survive only two to three days at that altitude.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

ADS-B Out equipped aircraft broadcast their altitude, latitude, longitude and velocity based on those GPS signals for nearby ADS-B In equipped aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“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

As the craft flew overhead, it telemetered a torrent of data to the closest tracking station, everything from its speed and altitude to its fuel level and the astronaut’s heart rate.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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