Level: meaning, definitions and examples

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level

 

[ ˈlɛvəl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

skill measurement

A position or rank within a hierarchy or organization that indicates a person's ability or knowledge in a particular area.

Synonyms

grade, position, rank, status

Examples of usage

  • She has reached a high level of expertise in her field.
  • He was promoted to a higher level within the company due to his hard work and dedication.
Context #2 | Noun

height measurement

A position or point in a scale of quantity, amount, extent, quality, or intensity.

Synonyms

amount, degree, extent, intensity

Examples of usage

  • The water level in the river is rising.
  • The noise level in the room is too high.
Context #3 | Verb

to make something flat or smooth

To make a surface even or smooth.

Synonyms

even out, flatten, smooth, straighten

Examples of usage

  • She leveled the ground before building the house.
  • Please level the cake with a spatula before decorating it.

Translations

Translations of the word "level" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nível

🇮🇳 स्तर

🇩🇪 Niveau

🇮🇩 tingkat

🇺🇦 рівень

🇵🇱 poziom

🇯🇵 レベル

🇫🇷 niveau

🇪🇸 nivel

🇹🇷 seviye

🇰🇷 수준

🇸🇦 مستوى

🇨🇿 úroveň

🇸🇰 úroveň

🇨🇳 水平

🇸🇮 nivo

🇮🇸 stig

🇰🇿 деңгей

🇬🇪 დონე

🇦🇿 səviyyə

🇲🇽 nivel

Etymology

The word 'level' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old French word 'nivel', which is derived from the Latin word 'libella' meaning 'water level'. The concept of 'level' as a measurement of skill or height emerged in the late Middle Ages. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to position, measurement, and equality.

See also: lev, lever, levity, levy.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #227, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.