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Dale vs. Plateau — What's the Difference?

Dale vs. Plateau — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Dale and Plateau

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Dale

A valley, especially in northern England.

Plateau

In geology and physical geography, a plateau ( , , or ; French: [pla.to]; plural 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.

Dale

A valley
Galloped over hill and dale.

Plateau

An area of fairly level high ground.

Dale

A valley, often in an otherwise hilly area.
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Plateau

A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress
The peace process had reached a plateau

Dale

The sunken or grooved portion of the surface of a vinyl record.

Plateau

Reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress
The industry's problems have plateaued out

Dale

(archaic) A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump.

Plateau

An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.

Dale

A low place between hills; a vale or valley.
Where mountaines rise, umbrageous dales descend.

Plateau

A relatively stable level, period, or state
Mortgage rates declined, then reached a plateau.

Dale

A trough or spout to carry off water, as from a pump.

Plateau

To reach a stable level; level off
"The tension seemed to grow by degrees, then it plateaued" (Tom Clancy).

Dale

An open river valley (in a hilly area)

Plateau

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

Plateau

(of a varying quantity) A comparatively stable level after a period of increase.

Plateau

(dated) An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

Plateau

A notable level of attainment or achievement.

Plateau

(intransitive) (of a varying quantity) To reach a stable level after a period of increase; to level off.

Plateau

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

Plateau

An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.

Plateau

A relatively flat highland

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