- 1[countable, usually singular] the height above sea level We are flying at an altitude of 18,000 feet. The plane made a dive to a lower altitude.
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- 2[countable, usually plural, uncountable] a place that is high above sea level Snow leopards live at high altitudes. The athletes trained at altitude in Mexico City.
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