Word
leveling
Phoneticslev·el·ing, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɫɛvəɫɪŋ/
UK spelling · levelling
Definitions
01making flat
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of making a surface flat or even.
n. the physical process of making a surface horizontal or planar.
“The leveling of the ground took three days before they could start building the house.”
“The contractor insisted that the leveling of the foundation was the most critical phase of the construction project.”
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02measuring height
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. measuring the height of different points on the ground.
n. the measurement of differences in elevation between points using a leveling instrument.
“The surveyors used precise leveling to map the slope of the hill.”
“Accurate leveling is essential in civil engineering to ensure that drainage systems function correctly across vast distances.”
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03linguistic simplification
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Academic · Technical
n. when a language becomes simpler by making irregular words follow regular rules.
n. the reduction or elimination of variations within a morphological paradigm.
“Over time, leveling made the verb endings in the dialect much simpler.”
“The historical leveling of Germanic case endings significantly altered the syntactic structure of the English language.”
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Real-World Examples
“More recent research, however, suggests that this long upward trend may now be leveling off in developed countries.” “Their abilities often developed normally at first, then began leveling off while nonusers continued improving.” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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