Plateau vs. Highland — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Plateau and Highland
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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.
Highland
Highlands or uplands are any mountainous region or elevated mountainous plateau. Generally speaking, upland (or uplands) refers to ranges of hills, typically up to 500–600 m (1,600–2,000 ft).
Plateau
An area of fairly level high ground.
Highland
Elevated land.
Plateau
A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress
The peace process had reached a plateau
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Highland
HighlandsA mountainous or hilly section of a country.
Plateau
Reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress
The industry's problems have plateaued out
Highland
Any of a variety of hardy beef cattle developed in the Scottish Highlands and having long horns and a shaggy coat.Also called Scottish Highland.
Plateau
An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
Highland
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a highland.
Plateau
A relatively stable level, period, or state
Mortgage rates declined, then reached a plateau.
Highland
A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
Plateau
To reach a stable level; level off
"The tension seemed to grow by degrees, then it plateaued" (Tom Clancy).
Highland
Elevated or mountainous land; (often in the pl.) an elevated region or country; as, the Highlands of Scotland.
Plateau
A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
Highland
Of, located in, or characteristic of high or hilly country. Contrasted to lowland.
Plateau
(of a varying quantity) A comparatively stable level after a period of increase.
Highland
Elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
Plateau
(dated) An ornamental dish for the table; a tray or salver.
Highland
Used of high or hilly country
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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