Levelling vs. Leveling
Levelling and Leveling Definitions
Levelling
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. Also called spirit level.
Leveling
Relative position or rank on a scale
The local level of government.
Studying at the graduate level.
Levelling
Relative position or rank on a scale
The local level of government.
Studying at the graduate level.
Leveling
A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration
An unsafe level of toxicity.
A high level of frustration.
Levelling
A relative degree, as of achievement, intensity, or concentration
An unsafe level of toxicity.
A high level of frustration.
Leveling
A natural or proper position, place, or stage
I finally found my own level in the business world.
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Levelling
A natural or proper position, place, or stage
I finally found my own level in the business world.
Leveling
Position along a vertical axis; height or depth
A platform at knee level.
Levelling
Position along a vertical axis; height or depth
A platform at knee level.
Leveling
A horizontal line or plane at right angles to the plumb.
Levelling
A horizontal line or plane at right angles to the plumb.
Leveling
The position or height of such a line or plane.
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Levelling
The position or height of such a line or plane.
Leveling
A flat, horizontal surface.
Levelling
A flat, horizontal surface.
Leveling
A land area of uniform elevation.
Levelling
A land area of uniform elevation.
Leveling
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. Also called spirit level.
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Levelling
Such a device combined with a telescope and used in surveying.
Leveling
Such a device combined with a telescope and used in surveying.
Levelling
A computation of the difference in elevation between two points by using such a device.
Leveling
A computation of the difference in elevation between two points by using such a device.
Levelling
Having a flat, smooth surface
A level countertop.
Leveling
Having a flat, smooth surface
A level countertop.
Levelling
Being on a horizontal plane
A level field.
Leveling
Being on a horizontal plane
A level field.
Levelling
Being at the same height or position as another; even.
Leveling
Being at the same height or position as another; even.
Levelling
Being at the same degree of rank, standing, or advantage as another; equal.
Leveling
Being at the same degree of rank, standing, or advantage as another; equal.
Levelling
Being or relating to a specified rank or standing. Often used in combination
A lower-level administrator.
Leveling
Being or relating to a specified rank or standing. Often used in combination
A lower-level administrator.
Levelling
Exhibiting no abrupt variations; steady
Spoke in a level tone.
Leveling
Exhibiting no abrupt variations; steady
Spoke in a level tone.
Levelling
Rational and balanced; sensible
Came to a level appraisal of the situation.
Keeps a level head in an emergency.
Leveling
Rational and balanced; sensible
Came to a level appraisal of the situation.
Keeps a level head in an emergency.
Levelling
Filled evenly to the top
A level tablespoon of the medicine.
Leveling
Filled evenly to the top
A level tablespoon of the medicine.
Levelling
To make horizontal, flat, or even
Leveled the driveway with a roller.
Leveled off the hedges with the clippers.
Leveling
To make horizontal, flat, or even
Leveled the driveway with a roller.
Leveled off the hedges with the clippers.
Levelling
To place on the same rank; equalize.
Leveling
To place on the same rank; equalize.
Levelling
To tear down (a building, for example); raze.
Leveling
To tear down (a building, for example); raze.
Levelling
To knock down, as with a blow; lay low
Leveled the opponent with an uppercut.
Leveling
To knock down, as with a blow; lay low
Leveled the opponent with an uppercut.
Levelling
To aim along a horizontal plane
Leveled the gun at the target.
Leveling
To aim along a horizontal plane
Leveled the gun at the target.
Levelling
To direct emphatically or forcefully toward someone
Leveled charges of dishonesty.
Leveling
To direct emphatically or forcefully toward someone
Leveled charges of dishonesty.
Levelling
To measure the different elevations of (a tract of land) with a level.
Leveling
To measure the different elevations of (a tract of land) with a level.
Levelling
To bring persons or things to an equal level; equalize.
Leveling
To bring persons or things to an equal level; equalize.
Levelling
To aim a weapon horizontally.
Leveling
To aim a weapon horizontally.
Levelling
(Informal) To be frank and open
Advised the suspect to level with the authorities.
Leveling
(Informal) To be frank and open
Advised the suspect to level with the authorities.
Levelling
Along a flat or even line or plane.
Leveling
Along a flat or even line or plane.
Levelling
Present participle of level
Leveling
(US) level
Leveling
The process of making something level.
Leveling
The process of measuring levels to establish heights and altitudes.
Leveling
The act or operation of making level.
Leveling
The art or operation of using a leveling instrument for finding a horizontal line, for ascertaining the differences of level between different points of the earth's surface included in a survey, for establishing grades, etc., as in finding the descent of a river, or locating a line of railroad.
Leveling
Changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
Leveling
Complete destruction of a building
Leveling
The act of making equal or uniform
