sea level

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sea level (countable and uncountable, plural sea levels)

  1. The nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured.
    The summit of Everest is 5.5 miles above sea level.
    An altimeter is used for measuring height above sea level.

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