Leveler: meaning, definitions and examples

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leveler

 

[ ˈlɛvələr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

equipment, game

A leveler is a tool or device used to measure or create a level surface. It can also refer to a person or thing that equalizes conditions or situations, often making them fairer or more equitable. In gaming, a leveler can refer to a player who levels up characters or aspects of the game. The term can also be used in a broader social context, referring to someone who works to eliminate disparities among people.

Synonyms

equalizer, grader, measure, uniformity tool

Examples of usage

  • He used a leveler to ensure the construction was precise.
  • In the game, he acted as a leveler, helping others boost their skills.
  • The activist was seen as a leveler, fighting for equality in education.

Translations

Translations of the word "leveler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nivelador

🇮🇳 स्तर करने वाला

🇩🇪 Ebener

🇮🇩 penyamar

🇺🇦 вирівнювач

🇵🇱 wyrównywacz

🇯🇵 レベラー

🇫🇷 nivelleur

🇪🇸 nivelador

🇹🇷 düzleştirici

🇰🇷 레벨러

🇸🇦 مستوى

🇨🇿 rovnač

🇸🇰 vyrovnávač

🇨🇳 水平器

🇸🇮 nivela

🇮🇸 jafnari

🇰🇿 тегістегіш

🇬🇪 გამწორდება

🇦🇿 səviyyə

🇲🇽 nivelador

Etymology

The word 'leveler' originates from the Middle English term 'leveler', derived from the word 'level' which itself comes from the Old French 'levèle'. The root of 'level' can be traced back to the Latin word 'libra', meaning 'balance' or 'weighing scale'. Historically, a leveler was crucial in various trades such as carpentry and masonry, where a flat surface was essential for structural integrity. As societies evolved, the term took on more metaphorical meanings, especially in social contexts where it referred to individuals or movements aimed at reducing inequality or making conditions more equitable. The concept of 'leveling' has been significant in political discourse, especially during the Enlightenment and the rise of democratic ideals in the 18th century, where calls for leveling class distinctions became prominent.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,428, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.