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leveling

The correct spelling is leveling.

How to pronounce leveling

verb

Say it like: Lev-eli-ng

The correct spelling is leveling. To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible. For example: "You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet."

Usage Examples

You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet.

The hurricane leveled the forest.

I levelled after defeating the dragon.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
  2. 2.To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.
  3. 3.To progress to the next level.
  4. 4.To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).
  5. 5.To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).

noun

  1. 1.The process of making something level.
  2. 2.The process of measuring levels to establish heights and altitudes.

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