Architectural Drawings

noun the height above a given level, especially sea level

• The elevation of the mountain peak is 14,505 feet above sea level.
• The elevation gain on this hike is no joke, my legs are burning!
• I can feel the elevation kicking in, I might need to take it easy for a bit.
• His promotion to manager was a significant elevation in his career.

noun a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made as a preliminary study

verb to make a rough drawing of something

• The architect presented a detailed sketch of the new building design.
• I quickly sketched out a rough plan for the party decorations.
• Let's sketch a quick map of the area so we don't get lost.
• His words painted a vivid sketch of the scene in my mind.