noun
the vertical dimension of extension
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- distance from the base of something to the top
noun
the highest level or degree attainable
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- the highest stage of development
- his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
- the artist's gifts are at their acme
- at the height of her career
- the peak of perfection
- summer was at its peak
- ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
- the summit of his ambition
- so many highest superlatives achieved by man
- at the top of his profession
noun
(of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
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noun
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
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- the altitude gave her a headache