summit

/ˈsʌmɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

the highest or uppermost point of something, especially a mountain or a range of hills.

“The hikers reached the summit of the mountain at dawn.”

2. noun

a meeting of important people, especially to discuss and make decisions about an important issue.

“The leaders attended a summit to discuss the global economic crisis.”

3. verb

to reach or come to the highest or uppermost point of something.

“The plane will summit the mountain and then fly back down.”

4. verb

to reach the top of a competition or a series of challenges.

“The team will summit the leaderboard after winning the next game.”

5. noun

the highest or most advanced level of something, especially in technology or education.

“The new software is at the summit of artificial intelligence and machine learning.”

Synonyms

  • apex
  • peak

Antonyms

  • base
  • bottom