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Level

In construction, level (as an adjective) is to horizontal what plumb is to vertical.
In construction, a level (as a noun) is a tool used to measure and obtain a leveled surface, such as flooring or countertop, so that a ball will not roll around; see spirit level and laser line level.
In a building, a level is equivalent to a storey or floor.
A part of the virtual world in a computer or video game; see level (computer and video games)
In many role-playing games, levels are numbers that represent a character's overall skill and experience. To level or level up means to gain a level. See also: experience point.
At language education, one's competence is referred to as being at some level. See Interagency Language Roundtable scale.
In politics, to bring/force all members of society to the same level of status and wealth. See redistribution, Diggers, Levellers.
In music, a level is similar to but more general and basic than a chord.
See also: Sound level or sound pressure level.

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