Definitions for Plateau
plæˈtoʊ; esp. Brit. ˈplæt oʊ; -ˈtoʊz, -toʊzplateau

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 4 votes

1. tableland, plateaunoun

   a relatively flat highland

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. plateaunoun

   A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.

2. plateaunoun

   A comparatively stable level in something that varies.

3. plateaunoun

   (sports broadcast jargon) A notable level of attainment or achievement.

4. plateauverb

   Reach a stable level; level off.

5. Etymology: From plateau, diminutive of plat; see plate.

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1. Plateau

   In geology and physical geography, a plateau (; French: [plato]; pl. plateaus or plateaux), also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. Often one or more sides have deep hills or escarpments. Plateaus can be formed by a number of processes, including upwelling of volcanic magma, extrusion of lava, and erosion by water and glaciers. Plateaus are classified according to their surrounding environment as intermontane, piedmont, or continental. A few plateaus may have a small flat top while others have wide ones.

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1. plateau

   A plateau is a flat or gently sloping elevated area that has been uplifted due to various geological processes. It is characterized by steep or cliff-like sides, and a flat or slightly undulating top. Plateaus can be found on land or underwater. They can be formed through volcanic activity, by erosion, or by uplifting of the Earth's crust.

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1. Plateaunoun

   a flat surface; especially, a broad, level, elevated area of land; a table-land

2. Plateaunoun

   an ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver

3. Etymology: [F., fr. OF. platel, properly a little plate. See Plate.]

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1. Plateau

   In geology and earth science, a plateau, also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain.

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1. Plateau

   pla-tō′, n. a broad flat space on an elevated position: a tableland:—pl. Plateaus, Plateaux (pla-tōz′). [Fr.,—O. Fr. platel, dim. of plat.]

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1. plateau

   An upland flat-topped elevation.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plateau in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Plateau in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Plateau in a Sentence

1. Chief Executive Mike Jackson:

   In a growing market you can be aggressive, once you hit a plateau you have to bring those inventories into line. We have changed our forward orders.

2. Josephine Preston Peabody:

   One never learns by success. Success is the plateau that one rests upon to take breath and look down from upon the straight and difficult path, but one does not climb upon a plateau.

3. Michael Hsueh:

   You're seeing more of a plateau in U.S. production rather than a decline, I've been expecting a decline in 2016 but I think the market is in a mode of show us rather than tell us and they're just not seeing the numbers, it's still looking quite difficult for those that are hoping for or expecting a recovery in prices.

4. Dave Mirra:

   It was never going to be that fun for me to go on riding on a plateau level and not keep progressing, but by the same token I got to a point where I really couldn't take getting injured anymore in the name of progression, it put me in a stalemate. I probably could have milked BMX for a lot longer if I'd really wanted to, but that's not my style.

5. Chalachew Seyoum:

   Honestly, it was an exciting moment, i had good experience in field surveying and knew where potential sediments are. I climbed up a little plateau and found this specimen right on the edge of the hill.

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