leveling US
ˈlɛvəlɪŋ
See also: levelling (UK)
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Definition of leveling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
equality adjustmentUSprocess of adjusting differences to create equalityUS
  • Leveling the playing field is crucial for fair competition..
balancing equalizing
2.
surface preparationUSact of making a surface flat or evenUS
  • The leveling of the concrete floor took several hours..
flattening smoothing

Adjective

1.
equalityUSbeing equal in status or conditionUS
  • The leveling policy ensured everyone was treated fairly.
balancing equalizing equating
2.
geometryRareUShaving a flat and even surfaceRareUS
  • The leveling floor made it easy to walk.
even flat
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Expressions with leveling

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technology that maintains a level surface
The automatic leveling system in the RV keeps it stable on uneven ground.
technique to extend storage media life by even data distribution
Wear leveling improves the lifespan of flash drives.

Origin of leveling

Latin, libella (a level) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with leveling included in their meaning

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leveling
making something flat or flatter
construction
machine for leveling surfaces in construction
stability
leveling off in performance or growth
construction
related to leveling or smoothing surfaces
video games
video game genre with character classes and leveling up
tool construction
device that projects a straight laser line for leveling
surveying
point used for leveling in surveying
leveling
act of making something level or equal

Examples of leveling in a sentence

  • Leveling the differences in skill sets is essential.
  • The leveling of the ground was necessary before construction.
  • Leveling the surface ensured a smooth finish.
  • Proper leveling ensures the building's foundation is even.
  • Leveling is used to determine the slope of the land.
  • The leveling of the stadium took weeks.

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  1. French:égalisation, équilibrant, ...
  2. German:Gleichstellung, gleichstellend, ...
  3. Italian:livellamento, livellante, ...
  4. Spanish:nivelación, igualitario, ...
  5. Portuguese:nivelamento, igualitário, ...
  6. Chinese:调平, 平等的, ...
  7. Japanese:平等化, 平等な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسْوِيَة, مُسَاوٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִיזּוּן, מְשַׁוֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:выравнивание, выравнивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вирівнювання, зрівняльний, ...
  12. Hindi:समानीकरण, समानता, ...
level
ˈlɛvəl
levelledlevelling

Definition of level - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
flat surfaceflat, with no raised areas or bumps
  • Ensure the shelf is level before placing items on it..
even flat smooth
2.
measurementbeing of the same height as something else
  • The picture is level with the window.
even flat uniform
3.
equalityequal in amount, status, or scale
  • The teams were at a level playing field in the competition..
equal even

Noun

1.
measurementdegree or amount of something
  • Her stress level was very high today.
degree extent measure
2.
progressstage of achievement or progress
  • He reached the next level in the game.
rank stage tier
3.
rankingposition in a hierarchy or scale
  • She achieved a high level in the company.
grade rank tier

Verb

tr.
1.
flattenmake a surface flat or even
  • He used a tool to level the ground.
even flatten smooth
2.
razedestroy completely to make flat
  • The storm leveled the old barn.
bulldoze flatten
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Images of level

  • level: device for establishing horizontal or vertical lines
    device for establishing horizontal or vertical lines
  • level: floor in a multi-storey building
    floor in a multi-storey building
  • level: flat area of land
    flat area of land

Expressions with level

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make something even or stable
She leveled out the uneven table.
the utmost effort one can make
She did her level best to finish the project.
reduce to a lower level or status
The manager decided to level down the team's responsibilities.
stop increasing or decreasing and become stable
The plane will level off at 30,000 feet.
make the greatest possible effort
She will do her level best to finish the project on time.
stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
She can keep a level head during emergencies.

Origin of level

Latin, 'libella' (a small balance)

Examples of level in a sentence

  • The ground was level after the construction work.
  • Make sure the shelf is level with the floor.
  • The fence is level with the garden path.
  • Both candidates were level in the polls.
  • The two proposals were level in terms of feasibility.
  • He stayed level even when faced with difficult questions.

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  1. French:plat, niveau, ...
  2. German:eben, Level, ...
  3. Italian:piatto, livello, ...
  4. Spanish:nivelado, nivel, ...
  5. Portuguese:nivelado, nível, ...
  6. Chinese:平的, 水平, ...
  7. Japanese:平ら, レベル, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَوٍ, مُسْتَوًى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּלָס, רָמָה, ...
  10. Russian:ровный, уровень, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівний, рівень, ...
  12. Hindi:समतल, स्तर, ...
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