Leveling: meaning, definitions and examples

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leveling

 

[ ˈlɛvəlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

The process of making a surface or piece of land level by removing high points and filling in low points.

Synonyms

flattening, grading

Examples of usage

  • The leveling of the ground before building the house was essential.
  • After the leveling of the road, it was much smoother to drive on.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

The process of a player gaining experience points or advancing to higher levels in a game.

Synonyms

advancing, progressing

Examples of usage

  • I spent hours leveling up my character in the game.
  • The leveling system in this game is very rewarding.
Context #3 | Verb

action

The act of making something flat or level.

Synonyms

flattening, smoothing

Examples of usage

  • She was leveling the cake with a knife.
  • The workers were leveling the concrete to create a smooth surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "leveling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nivelamento

🇮🇳 समतल करना

🇩🇪 Nivellierung

🇮🇩 perataan

🇺🇦 вирівнювання

🇵🇱 wyrównywanie

🇯🇵 平準化 (へいじゅんか)

🇫🇷 nivellement

🇪🇸 nivelación

🇹🇷 düzeltme

🇰🇷 수평 맞추기 (su-pyeong matchugi)

🇸🇦 تسوية (taswiyah)

🇨🇿 vyrovnávání

🇸🇰 vyrovnávanie

🇨🇳 平整 (píngzhěng)

🇸🇮 izravnavanje

🇮🇸 jöfnun

🇰🇿 тегістеу

🇬🇪 გათანაბრება (gatanabreba)

🇦🇿 səviyyələndirmə

🇲🇽 nivelación

Etymology

The word 'leveling' originated from the Old English word 'lefle', which meant 'a limb or cut of timber'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the act of making something flat or even. In the construction context, 'leveling' became associated with the process of preparing land for building by ensuring a flat surface. In gaming, 'leveling' gained popularity with the rise of role-playing games, where players advance through levels of experience. Today, 'leveling' is commonly used in various fields to describe the act of making something flat or achieving higher levels of proficiency or advancement.

See also: levelly, levelness, levels.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,710, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.