leveling

/ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/
/ˈlɛvəlɪŋ/
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Definitions of leveling
  1. noun
    the act of making equal or uniform
    synonyms: equalisation, equalization
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    types:
    balancing, reconciliation
    getting two things to correspond
    equating, equation
    the act of regarding as equal
    type of:
    act, deed, human action, human activity
    something that people do or cause to happen
  2. noun
    changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
    synonyms: grading
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    type of:
    building, construction
    the act of constructing something
  3. noun
    complete destruction of a building
    synonyms: demolishing, razing, tearing down
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    type of:
    destruction, devastation
    the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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