Definitions

1. noun

The height of an object or point above a specified level, especially the earth’s surface.

“The pilot checked the plane’s altitude before landing.”

2. noun

A point at a particular height in the atmosphere, such as a layer of air at a certain altitude.

“The pilots navigated through layers of atmosphere at different altitudes.”

3. verb

To raise or move something to a specified height.

“The construction workers had to altitude the new building to meet the city’s zoning requirements.”