Leveling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Leveling is a verb meaning (US) present participle and gerund of level.
Meaning
(US) present participle and gerund of level.
More Meanings
- The process of making something level.
- (surveying, archaeology) The process of measuring levels to establish heights and altitudes.
- (linguistics) Ellipsis of paradigm leveling, the replacement of irregular forms by regular forms.
Example Sentences
In the meantime, the Castilian of northern and central Spain, while retaining most of the traits of the pre-Columbian period, underwent changes and levelings, some of which were shared by the South and hence by America.
Word Forms
- levelling
- levelings
Synonyms for leveling
Depending on context, synonyms include grading, equalization, demolishing, equilisation, razing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grading, equalization, demolishing, razing, flattening, reorientation.
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