Definition of level
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; especially : equilibrium of a fluid marked by a horizontal surface of even altitude <water seeks its own level>
4a : an approximately horizontal line or surface taken as an index of altitude <Charts were arranged at eye level.>b : a practically horizontal surface or area (as of land) <the level of the plateau>
5 : a position in a scale or rank (as of achievement, significance, or value) <funded at the national level> <the job appeals to me on many levels>
6a : a line or surface that cuts perpendicularly all plumb lines that it meets and hence would everywhere coincide with a surface of still waterb : the plane of the horizon or a line in it
7 : a horizontal passage in a mine intended for regular working and transportation
8 : a concentration of a constituent especially of a body fluid (such as blood) <a normal blood-sugar level>
on the level
Examples of level in a sentence
The pictures were hung on the wall at eye level.
The pictures were hung at different levels.
There was a high level of alcohol in his blood.
a normal level of intelligence
Prices have risen to a new level.
She rose to the level of manager.
She has reached a rare level of financial success.
These problems affect people at all levels of society.
Can this problem be dealt with at a national level or must it be addressed at an international level?
Origin and Etymology of level
Middle English, plumb line, from Anglo-French livel, from Vulgar Latin *libellum, alteration of Latin libella, from diminutive of libra weight, balance
First Known Use: 14th century
Other Civil Engineering Terms
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Definition of level
leveled
orlevelled
;leveling
orlevelling
play \ˈle-və-liŋ, ˈlev-liŋ\transitive verb
1 : to make (a line or surface) horizontal : make flat or level <level a field> <level off a house lot>
2a : to bring to a horizontal aiming positionb : aim, direct <leveled a charge of fraud>
3 : to bring to a common level or plane : equalize <love levels all ranks — W. S. Gilbert>
4a : to lay level with or as if with the ground : razeb : to knock down <leveled him with one punch>
5 : to make (something, such as color) even or uniform
6 : to find the heights of different points in (a piece of land) especially with a surveyor's level
intransitive verb
1 : to attain or come to a level <the plane leveled off at 10,000 feet>
2 : to aim a gun or other weapon horizontally
Examples of level in a sentence
They will level the field.
We need to level the garden before we plant anything.
The earthquake leveled the city.
He leveled his opponent with a right hook.
The robber leveled a gun at his head.
Several complaints have been leveled at the store.
Criticism has been leveled against the government for not responding to this crisis.
Origin and Etymology of level
see 1level
First Known Use: 15th century
level
Definition of level
1a : having no part higher than another : conforming to the curvature of the liquid parts of the earth's surfaceb : parallel with the plane of the horizon : horizontal
2a : even or unvarying in heightb : equal in advantage, progression, or standingc : proceeding monotonously or uneventfullyd (1) : steady, unwavering <gave him a level look> (2) : calm, unexcited <spoke in level tones>
3 : reasonable, balanced <arrive at a justly proportional and level judgment on this affair — Sir Winston Churchill>
4 : distributed evenly <level stress>
5 : being a surface perpendicular to all lines of force in a field of force : equipotential
6 : suited to a particular rank or plane of ability or achievement <top-level thinking>
7 : of or relating to the spreading out of a cost or charge in even payments over a period of time
level best
: very best
Examples of level in a sentence
We pitched the tent on level ground.
an airplane in level flight
Interest rates have remained level.
15th Century
First Known Use of level
15th century
Synonym Discussion of level
LEVEL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of level for English Language Learners
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: a specific height
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: a part of a building that is at a specific height
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: an amount of something
level
Definition of level for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) flat or level
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: to knock (someone or something) down to the ground
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: to point (a weapon) at someone
level
Definition of level for English Language Learners
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: having a flat or even surface
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: not going up or down
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: having the same height as something else
LEVEL Defined for Kids
Definition of level for Students
1 : a horizontal line or surface usually at a named height <Hold it at eye level.>
2 : a step or stage in height, position, or rank <She rose to the level of manager.>
3 : a device used (as by a carpenter) to find a horizontal line or surface
Headscratcher for level
The word level is spelled the same forwards and backwards.
Definition of level for Students
leveled
orlevelled
leveling
orlevelling
: to make or become horizontal, flat, or even
Definition of level for Students
1 : having a flat even surface <Find a level place to set up the tent.>
2 : 1horizontal <… the bridge, instead of rising, went across just level … — Anna Sewell, Black Beauty>
3 : of the same height or rank : even
4 : steady and cool in judgment <The rescuers kept level heads.>
Medical Dictionary
level
playMedical Definition of level
1: a characteristic and fairly uniform concentration of a constituent of the blood or other body fluid <a normal blood-sugar level>
2a: a degree of ability or aptitude or measure of performanceb: a grade of mental and emotional development or maturity <evidence as to levels of personality development (e.g., anal, oral)—G. P. Murdock>
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