level

Definitions of level in various dictionaries:

noun - a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

noun - a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

noun - a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

noun - height above ground

noun - indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

noun - a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

noun - an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

noun - a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

verb - aim at

verb - tear down so as to make flat with the ground

verb - make level or straight

verb - direct into a position for use

verb - talk frankly with

verb - become level or even

adj - having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

adj - not showing abrupt variations

adj - being on a precise horizontal plane

adj - oriented at right angles to the plumb

adj - of the score in a contest

Relative position or rank on a scale: the local level of government; studying at the graduate level.

A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration: an unsafe level of toxicity; a high level of frustration.

A natural or proper position, place, or stage: I finally found my own level in the business world.

Position along a vertical axis; height or depth: a platform at knee level.

A horizontal line or plane at right angles to the plumb.

The position or height of such a line or plane.

A flat, horizontal surface.

A land area of uniform elevation.

An instrument for ascertaining whether a surface is horizontal, vertical, or at a 45 angle, consisting essentially of an encased, liquid-filled tube containing an air bubble that moves to a center window when the instrument is set on an even plane.

Such a device combined with a telescope and used in surveying.

A computation of the difference in elevation between two points by using such a device.

A bit, an element, a channel, or a row of information.

Having a flat, smooth surface.

Being on a horizontal plane.

Being at the same height or position as another; even.

Being at the same degree of rank, standing, or advantage as another; equal.

Exhibiting no abrupt variations; steady: spoke in a level tone.

Rational and balanced; sensible: came to a level appraisal of the situation; keeps a level head in an emergency.

Filled evenly to the top: a level tablespoon of cough medicine.

To make horizontal, flat, or even: leveled the driveway with a roller; leveled off the hedges with the clippers.

To tear down; raze.

To knock down with or as if with a blow: The challenger leveled the champion with a mighty uppercut.

To place on the same level; equalize.

To aim along a horizontal plane: leveled the gun at the target.

To direct emphatically or forcefully toward someone: leveled charges of dishonesty.

To measure the different elevations of (a tract of land) with a level.

To bring persons or things to an equal level; equalize.

To aim a weapon horizontally.

To be frank and open: advised the suspect to level with the authorities.

To move toward stability or consistency: Prices leveled off.

These adj ectives are applicable to surfaces without irregularities in the form of elevations or depressions.

adj - flat and smooth