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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