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    [Noun]  | "lev*el" | \ ˈle-vəl \


    1: 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

    2: a measurement of the difference of altitude of two points by means of a level

    3: horizontal condition; especially : equilibrium of a fluid marked by a horizontal surface of even altitude

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, plumb line, from Anglo-French livel, from Vulgar Latin *libellum, alteration of Latin libella, from diminutive of libra weight, balance;

    [Noun]  | "level crossing" 


    1: grade crossing

    Origin: circa 1841 ;

    [Noun]  | "level playing field" 


    1: a state in which conditions in a competition or situation are fair for everyone

    [Verb]  | "level" 


    1: to make (a line or surface) horizontal : make flat or level

    2: to bring to a horizontal aiming position

    3: aim, direct

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English levelen, derivative of level {see: |level:1|level:1};

    [Verb]  | "level off" 


    1: to approach or reach a steady rate, volume, or amount : stabilize

    Origin: 1917 ;

    [Verb]  | "level up" 


    1: to advance or improve (oneself, someone else, or something) in or as if in a game

    Origin: 2003 ;

    [Adjective]  | "level" 


    1: having no part higher than another : conforming to the curvature of the liquid parts of the earth's surface

    2: parallel with the plane of the horizon : horizontal

    3: even or unvarying in height

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English, derivative of level {see: |level:1|level:1};

    [Adjective]  | "level-pegging" 


    1: even with one another in a contest or competition

    [Noun phrase]  | "level of significance" 


    1: the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is true —called also significance level

    Origin: 1925 ;

    [Phrasal verb]  | "level out" 


    1: to stop going up or down

    [Noun]  | "level" 


    1: the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement;


      * e.g., " ... a young karate student ready to rise to the next level in his chosen art of self-defense "



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    [Noun]  | "split level" 


    [Verb]  | "level" 


    1: to make equal in amount, degree, or status;


      * e.g., " ... we'll give both teams the same equipment so as to level the playing field "




    2: to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps;


      * e.g., " ... the construction workers leveled the ground before laying a foundation for the new house "



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    3: to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal;


      * e.g., " ... the marksman leveled his gun at the target and fired "



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    [Adjective]  | "level" 


    1: having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities;


      * e.g., " ... looked for a level place to land the plane "




    2: free from emotional or mental agitation;


      * e.g., " ... in a much more level mood now that the worst is over "




    [Adjective]  | "entry-level" 


    1: at the level of someone who is just starting a job or career;


      * e.g., " ... The company is looking to fill several entry-level positions. "




    [Adjective]  | "high-level" 


    1: of great importance or high rank;


      * e.g., " ... These military secrets are known only to a few high-level government officials. "




    [Adjective]  | "low-level" 


    [Phrase]  | "on the level" 


    1: free from any intent to deceive or impress others;


      * e.g., " ... We asked her opinion because we knew she would be on the level with us. "




     [ "level" ]

    1: Verb or noun. A joke or comment not meant to be taken seriously, but presented in a serious manner.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1 - Generic ridiculous stupid comment. 

     [ "level" ]

    2: Thought of as a "cool" thing to do on various websites; the level also functions as a get out of jail free card when your comment is decisively shown to be silly or misinformed because you can claim you were "just levelling".

      * e.g.,  ... Person 2 - I really hope you are levelling here. 

     [ "level" ]

    3: The term originates from the question of whether you take the comment seriously depending on the "level" you are thinking. In a game of poker, the levels of thinking are:

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1 - No I'm serious. 

     [ "level" ]

    4: level 0 = thinking about the cards you're holding

      * e.g.,  ... Person 3 - Haha you're stupid, you should have left it as a level. 

     [ "level" ]

    5: level 1 = thinking about the cards your opponent is holding

     [ "level" ]

    6: level 2 = thinking about what your opponent thinks you are holding

     [ "level" ]

    7: level 3 = thinking about what your opponent thinks you think he his holding

     [ "level" ]

    8: etc

     [ "level" ]

    1: When you share information with someone and vice versa so that each of you come to an equal level of understanding about something. However, one can withhold the more important information to his or her advantage.

      * e.g.,  ... "Come on, I don't know much about the girl--will you at least level with me?" 

     [ "level" ]

    1:  Used in online RPG's and other games as a measure of a character's power.

      * e.g.,  ...  Dang.. I still need 5 more levels before I can do anything useful 

     [ "level" ]

    2:  Can be used by the person playing a character in a game, meaning "level up"

      * e.g.,  ...  After I level my guy, i'm quitting for the night 

     [ "level" ]

    1: Verb or noun. A joke or comment not meant to be taken seriously, but presented in a serious manner.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1 - Generic ridiculous stupid comment. 

     [ "level" ]

    2: Thought of as a "cool" thing to do on various websites; the level also functions as a get out of jail free card when your comment is decisively shown to be silly or misinformed because you can claim you were "just levelling".

      * e.g.,  ... Person 2 - I really hope you are levelling here. 

     [ "level" ]

    3: Originates from the concept in poker of thinking on different levels, i.e.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1 - No I'm serious. 

     [ "level" ]

    4: level 0 = thinking about the cards you're holding

      * e.g.,  ... Person 3 - Haha you're stupid, you should have left it as a level. 

     [ "level" ]

    5: level 1 = thinking about the cards your opponent is holding

     [ "level" ]

    6: level 2 = thinking about what your opponent thinks you are holding

     [ "level" ]

    7: level 3 = thinking about what your opponent thinks you think he his holding

     [ "level" ]

    8: etc

     [ "level" ]

    1: An artificial measure of rank or advancement used in many role-playing game used to determine strength of a character.

      * e.g.,  ... I need 4 more levels before I can cast that spell. If I kill more enemies around here I should level up! 

     [ "level" ]

    1: A brand of Vodka in a clear bottle.

      * e.g.,  ... Lets go to that party and have some level. 

     [ "level" ]

    1: Used to create emphasis. Can be used in placed of 'very' 'well' or 'plenty'

      * e.g.,  ... Mel is level hot! He is level bald. 

     [ "level" ]

    1: from globeville driving cadillacs to epic proportions

      * e.g.,  ... dang that boy level is on another level 

     [ "level" ]

    1: When you are on a higher level than someone, they have to 'get on your level' - level refers to if youre better than someone

      * e.g.,  ... 'Lahra is on a higher level than josh' 

     [ "level" ]

    1: knowing something somebody doesn't think you know and using that against them.

      * e.g.,  ... peter: mike you know nothing about autism. 

     [ "level" ]

    2: bringing somebody, who rises through the use of often false information, back down from their pedestal by using their false information against and thereby leveling them.

      * e.g.,  ... mike: i had an autistic kid in my swim. class and I had to take a training course on how to deal with him. 

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