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Definition & Meaning of "height"in English

Height
01

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone 

height definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Examples
He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
1.1

how tall a person or thing is; the quality of being tall or high 

Examples
His height made him an excellent candidate for the basketball team. 
02

the most advanced stage of something, achieved after a period of growth or effort 

Examples
The athlete's gold medal was the height of his sporting achievements. 
03

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface 

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