level
1lev·el
noun \ˈle-vəl\Definition of LEVEL
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: a device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube
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: a measurement of the difference of altitude of two points by means of a level
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: horizontal condition; especially : equilibrium of a fluid marked by a horizontal surface of even altitude <water seeks its own level>
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a : an approximately horizontal line or surface taken as an index of altitude b : a practically horizontal surface or area (as of land)
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: a position in a scale or rank (as of achievement, significance, or value) <funded at the national level> <the job appeals to me on many levels>
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a : a line or surface that cuts perpendicularly all plumb lines that it meets and hence would everywhere coincide with a surface of still water b : the plane of the horizon or a line in it
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: a horizontal passage in a mine intended for regular working and transportation
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: a concentration of a constituent especially of a body fluid (as blood)
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See Examples of LEVEL
- The pictures were hung on the wall at eye level.
- The pictures were hung at different levels.
- There was a high level of alcohol in his blood.
- a normal level of intelligence
- Prices have risen to a new level.
- She rose to the level of manager.
- She has reached a rare level of financial success.
- These problems affect people at all levels of society.
- Can this problem be dealt with at a national level or must it be addressed at an international level?
Origin of LEVEL
Middle English, plumb line, from Anglo-French livel, from Vulgar Latin *libellum, alteration of Latin libella, from diminutive of libra weight, balance
First Known Use: 14th century
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