Summit

Summit
Summit Sum"mit, n. [F. sommet, dim. of OF. som, sum, top, from L. summum, from summus highest. See {Sum}, n.] 1. The top; the highest point. [1913 Webster]

Fixed on the summit of the highest mount. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. The highest degree; the utmost elevation; the acme; as, the summit of human fame. [1913 Webster]

3. (Zo["o]l.) The most elevated part of a bivalve shell, or the part in which the hinge is situated. [1913 Webster]

{Summit level}, the highest level of a canal, a railroad, or the like, in surmounting an ascent. [1913 Webster]


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  • summit — [sum′it] n. [ME sommete < OFr, dim. of som, summit < L summum, highest part < summus, highest: see SUM] 1. the highest point, part, or elevation; top or apex 2. the highest degree or state; acme 3. ☆ a) the highest level of officials;… …   English World dictionary

  • summit — summit, peak, pinnacle, climax, apex, acme, culmination, meridian, zenith, apogee can mean the highest point attained or attainable. Summit is applied to what represents the topmost level attainable by effort or to what is the highest in its type …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

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  • summit — [pr.: sámit] n. Întâlnire (politică la cel mai înalt nivel). /cuv. engl. Trimis de siveco, 02.04.2008. Sursa: NODEX  SUMMIT [SÁMIT] s. n. întâlnire (politică) la cel mai înalt nivel. (< engl. summit) Trimis de raduborza, 30.05.2008. Sursa …   Dicționar Român

  • Summit, AR — U.S. city in Arkansas Population (2000): 586 Housing Units (2000): 280 Land area (2000): 1.225333 sq. miles (3.173598 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 1.225333 sq. miles (3.173598 sq. km) FIPS… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

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