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.
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.