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leveling

/ˈlɛv.əl.ɪŋ/

levelingnoun

levelings

Translations

nivellement

The leveling of the ground was necessary before construction could begin.

Le nivellement du sol était nécessaire avant que la construction puisse commencer.

égalisationAu sens de mise à un niveau ou à un standard commun.

The leveling of the playing field allowed all competitors to have an equal chance.

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Definitions

The process of making a surface flat or even.

The leveling of the ground was necessary before construction could begin.

The act of bringing something to a common level or standard.

The leveling of the playing field allowed all competitors to have an equal chance.

Synonyms

levelinggerund / present participle

/ˈlev.əl.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that makes surfaces or conditions level or equal.

Translations

nivelant

The new tax policy has a leveling effect on income disparities.

La nouvelle politique fiscale a un effet nivelant sur les écarts de revenus.

Additional translations

égalisateurEmployé au sens figuré d’un effet qui réduit les écarts.

Definitions

Causing to become level, uniform, or equal; having a standardizing effect.

The new tax policy has a leveling effect on income disparities.

Synonyms

knocking down

levelnoun

Definitions

A position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

The water level in the reservoir has dropped significantly due to the drought.

A flat, horizontal surface or line.

The carpenter used a spirit level to ensure the shelf was perfectly horizontal.

A particular rank or status in a hierarchy or organization.

She reached the executive level after years of hard work and dedication.

A device used to establish a horizontal plane.

He used a laser level to align the tiles accurately on the wall.

A floor or stage in a structure, process, or game.

Our office is on the third level of the building, but I still can’t get past level three in the new video game.

levelverb

leveling

ing-form

leveled

Past Simple

leveled

Past Participle

leveling

ing-form

/ˈlɛv.əl/

Translations

aplanirRendre une surface plane.

He used a rake to level the soil in the garden.

Il a utilisé un râteau pour aplanir la terre dans le jardin.

raserDétruire complètement un bâtiment.

The old building was leveled to make way for a new shopping center.

L’ancien bâtiment a été rasé pour faire place à un nouveau centre commercial.

dirigerAvec une critique, une accusation ou une arme.

She leveled her criticism at the management for their poor decision-making.

Elle a dirigé ses critiques contre la direction pour ses mauvaises décisions.

uniformiserRendre conforme à un même standard ou à une même condition.

The company leveled the salaries of all employees to ensure fairness.

L’entreprise a uniformisé les salaires de tous les employés afin d’assurer l’équité.

Definitions

To make a surface flat or even.

He used a rake to level the soil in the garden.

To demolish or raze a structure to the ground.

The old building was leveled to make way for a new shopping center.

To aim or direct something, such as a weapon or criticism, at a target.

She leveled her criticism at the management for their poor decision-making.

To bring to a common standard or condition.

The company leveled the salaries of all employees to ensure fairness.

Synonyms

leveladjective

Definitions

Having a flat or even surface without any slope or unevenness.

The table was perfectly level, making it ideal for the carpenter's work.

Being at the same height or position as something else.

The two windows were level with each other, creating a symmetrical appearance.

Calm and steady, especially in terms of emotions or temperament.

She remained level throughout the crisis, providing reassurance to everyone around her.

leveladverb

Definitions

In a flat, even, or horizontal manner.

Hold the camera level so the horizon stays straight.