korkeudet

Korkeudet is a Finnish noun meaning "heights" or "elevations." It is the plural form of korkeus, which denotes vertical extent or distance from a reference point. The term derives from korkea, meaning "high." In common usage, korkeudet can refer to the height of landforms, objects, or spaces, as well as more abstract measures of vertical extent.

In geography and cartography, korkeudet describe the elevations of terrain, typically measured relative to mean sea level or to a reference ellipsoid. Elevations are usually expressed in meters, and digital elevation data support analysis of slope, drainage, and hydrology. On maps, elevation information is conveyed by contour lines or color relief, indicating how korkeus changes across an area.

In architecture, engineering, and construction, korkeudet refer to the vertical size of structures and components, such as the height of a building or clearance under bridges. In aviation and meteorology, korkeudet denote vertical distance above a reference point, such as the ground or sea level; precise usage requires stating the reference and unit.

In everyday language, korkeudet can also be used figuratively, for example to describe ambitions, capabilities, or risks that are of high or low vertical extent.

See also: korkeus; altitude; elevation; topography.