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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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Ice can form on the outside of a plane while it’s cruising at high altitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The software also incorporates real-time measurements of wind, temperature, humidity and altitude as users move from hole to hole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But the justices were not inclined to let him remain at that altitude for long.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The KGB pressed Powers about every detail of his mission, from the technical capabilities of the U-2 to the altitude of his flight and the identities of his fellow pilots.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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