leveling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
    grading.
  2. noun complete destruction of a building
    tearing down; demolishing; razing.
  3. noun the act of making equal or uniform
    equalisation; equalization.
  4. verb aim at
    level.
    • level criticism or charges at somebody
  5. verb tear down so as to make flat with the ground
    rase; level; take down; dismantle; pull down; tear down; raze.
    • The building was levelled
  6. verb make level or straight
    even; even out; level; flush.
    • level the ground
  7. verb direct into a position for use
    charge; point; level.
    • point a gun
    • He charged his weapon at me
  8. verb talk frankly with; lay it on the line
    level.
    • I have to level with you
  9. verb become level or even
    level off; level.
    • The ground levelled off

WordNet

Lev"el*ing noun
Etymology
Written also levelling.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913