altitude
noun
the height of anything above a given planetary reference plane, especially above sea level on earth.
altitudes
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pluralof altitude.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Meteorologists use the term "tilt" to describe the separation between a tropical cyclone's circulation centers at lower and middle altitudes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The upward trend in global average temperatures has brought unseasonably warm weather to Switzerland's higher altitudes, and a reduction in snow has imperilled some of its ski resorts and competitions.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Farther above, at altitudes of several hundred kilometers, traces of Earth's upper atmosphere can still exert enough drag to slow satellites.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Flying at higher altitudes reduces the payload the drones can carry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Such exchanges in the Andes, Alps, and Himalayas not only increased population densities in those areas, by providing people at all altitudes with a more balanced diet, but also promoted regional economic and political integration.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
