leveling — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The process of making something level.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   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.

2. The process of measuring levels to establish heights and altitudes.

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Noun

1. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface

   Synonyms

   grading

   Broader terms

   constructionbuilding

2. complete destruction of a building

   Synonyms

   razingtearing downdemolishing

   Broader terms

   destructiondevastation

3. the act of making equal or uniform

   Synonyms

   equalizationequalisation

   Broader terms

   actdeedhuman actionhuman activity