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   summit

   /ˈsʌmɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the highest point of a hill or mountain: "she climbed back up the path towards the summit" Similar toppeakmountaintopcrestcrownapexvertexapogeetipcapridgebrinkbrowneedlecragtormountain tophilltopaiguilleseracOpposite bottombase
   • ▪ the highest attainable level of achievement: "the dramas are considered to form one of the summits of world literature" Similar acmepeakheightpinnaclezenithculminationclimaxhigh pointhigh spotoptimumhighlightcrowning glorycrowning pointbestfinestnonpareilne plus ultraOpposite nadir
   • 2. a meeting between heads of government: "two binding treaties were agreed at the summit" Similar meetingnegotiationconferencetalk(s)discussionconclaveconsultationdeliberationdialogueparleycolloquyinformal:confabpowwowformal:confabulation

   verb

   • 1. reach the summit of (a mountain or hill): "in 2013, 658 climbers summited Everest"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the general sense ‘top part’): from Old French somete, from som ‘top’, from Latin summum, neuter of summus ‘highest’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. summitless adjective

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   The meaning of SUMMIT is top, apex; especially : the highest point : peak. How to use summit in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Summit.

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   SUMMIT definition: 1. an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   noun. the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex. Synonyms: pinnacle, peak. Antonyms: base. the highest point of attainment or aspiration: the summit of one's ambition. Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme. the highest state or degree. Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme.

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   A summit can mean either a meeting between people who are interested in the same subject or the peak of the mountain. Although originally meant to describe a meeting between the heads of state, summit can be used to describe any gathering of people who care deeply about the same topic.

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   noun. 1. the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top. 2. the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax. the summit of ambition. 3. the highest level, importance, or rank. a meeting at the summit.

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   Definition of summit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   the highest point of attainment or aspiration: the summit of one's ambition. the highest state or degree. the highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials: a meeting at the summit.

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    SUMMIT definition: 1. an important meeting between the leaders of two or more governments: 2. the top of a mountain: . Learn more.

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    1. The highest point or part; the top. 2. The highest level or degree that can be attained. 3. a. The highest level, as of government officials. b. A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually called to shape a program of action. v. sum·mit·ed, sum·mit·ing, sum·mits. v.tr. To climb to the summit of (a mountain). v.intr.