About The Word Leveling
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Leveling
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What's The Definition Of Leveling?
[n] changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
[n] the act of making equal or uniform [n] complete destruction of a building Synonyms | Synonyms for Leveling: demolishing | equalisation | equalization | grading | razing | tearing down Related Terms | Find terms related to Leveling: See Also | balancing | building | construction | deed | destruction | devastation | effort | equating | equation | exploit | feat | reconciliation Leveling In Webster's Dictionary \Lev"el*ing\, n. [Written also levelling.]
1. The act or operation of making level.
2. (Surveying) The art or operation of using a leveling
instrument for finding a horizontal line, for ascertaining
the differences of level between different points of the
earth's surface included in a survey, for establishing
grades, etc., as in finding the descent of a river, or
locating a line of railroad.
{Leveling instrument}. See {Surveyor's level}, under {Level},
n.
{Leveling staff}, a graduated rod or staff used in connection
with a leveling instrument for measuring differences of
level between points.
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