"absolute altitude" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæb.səˌlut/ [US], /ˌæb.səˈljut/ [US], /ˈæl.tɪˌtud/ [US], /ˈæl.tɪˌtjud/ [US] Forms: absolute altitudes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} absolute altitude (countable and uncountable, plural absolute altitudes)
  1. (aviation) The vertical distance between the airplane and the surface below. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Aviation Translations (vertical distance): absolute hoogte [masculine] (Dutch), lentokorkeus maanpinnasta (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-absolute_altitude-en-noun-Y6RG9meY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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