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noun
- 1. a horizontal plane or line with respect to the distance above or below a given point: "the front garden is on a level with this floor"
- 2. a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality: "a high level of unemployment" Similar
adjective
- 1. having a flat, horizontal surface: "we had reached level ground" Similar Opposite
- 2. at the same height as someone or something else: "his eyes were level with hers" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. give a flat and even surface to: "contractors started levelling the ground for the new power station" Similar
- 2. make (something, especially a score in sport) equal or similar: British "Woods sliced the ball into the net to level the score" Similar
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1. : a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube. 2. : a measurement of the difference of altitude of two points by means of a level. 3. : horizontal condition.
a particular position, degree, or amount of something, esp. compared with other possible positions, degrees, or amounts: [ C ] The water level in the lake is higher after a heavy rain. [ U ] The big debate is whether more decisions should be made at the local level or at the national level.
A level is a position in a scale. Attaining a high level of unemployment is depressing, but getting to a high level on a video game is exciting. The verb level also means to flatten or destroy. For example, a mighty wind will level a grove of trees or a wrecking ball can level a building.
Level definition: having no part higher than another; having a flat or even surface.. See examples of LEVEL used in a sentence.
Definition of level noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. Relative position or rank on a scale: the local level of government; studying at the graduate level. b. A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration: an unsafe level of toxicity; a high level of frustration. 2. A natural or proper position, place, or stage: I finally found my own level in the business world. 3.
A level is a point on a scale, for example a scale of amount, quality, or difficulty. If you don't know your cholesterol level, it's a good idea to have it checked. Michael's roommate had been pleasant on a superficial level.
LEVEL definition: 1. the height of something: 2. the amount or number of something: 3. someone's ability compared…. Learn more.
A natural or proper position, place, or stage. I finally found my own level in the business world. American Heritage. A horizontal plane or line; esp., such a plane taken as a basis for the measurement of elevation. Sea level. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
a position with respect to a given or specified height: [ uncountable] a shelf built at eye level. [ countable] The water rose to a level of 30 feet. a position in a graded scale of values, amount, or quantity:[ countable] an average level of skill. rank or status:[ countable] the top levels of government.