ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-elevation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Self-elevation is a noun meaning (of a person or group) elevation of oneself in one's own mind.

Meaning

(of a person or group) elevation of oneself in one's own mind.

More Meanings

  1. (computing) elevation of one's own user privilege level (usually to run software that requires a higher privilege level)

Example Sentences

Humility and care for others are the important qualities lacking in our self-preoccupations and self-elevations.
User self-elevation occurs when mobile, remote, or power users need to run software that is usually run by only users with administrator-level permissions.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-intimidation, self-assumption, self-image, self-delusion, levitation, self-conceipt.

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