Definitions of LEVEL in various dictionaries:
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a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
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a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
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height above ground
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indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
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a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
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an abstract place usually conceived as having depth
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a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
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aim at
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tear down so as to make flat with the ground
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make level or straight
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direct into a position for use
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talk frankly with
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become level or even
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having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
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not showing abrupt variations
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being on a precise horizontal plane
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oriented at right angles to the plumb
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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