altitude
//ˈæl.tɪ.tjuːd//
Noun
altitudeSingular
altitudesPlural
1
The height of an object or point above sea level or ground level.
The plane was flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
2
The vertical distance between a celestial object and the horizon.
The altitude of the moon was about 30 degrees above the horizon.
3
A high level or degree of something, especially in a figurative sense.
The company has reached new altitudes of success this year.