level

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

1. The same height at all places; parallel to a flat ground.
2. At the same height as some reference; constructed as level with.
3. Unvaried in frequency.
4. Unvaried in volume.
5. Calm.
6. In the same position or rank.
7. Straightforward; direct; clear.
8. Well balanced; even; just; steady; impartial.
9. Of even tone; without rising or falling inflection; monotonic.
10. Perpendicular to a gravitational force.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A tool for finding whether a surface is level, or for creating a horizontal or vertical line of reference.
2. (countable, uncountable) A distance relative to a given reference elevation.
3. (countable, uncountable) Degree or amount.
4. (countable, uncountable) Achievement or qualification.
5. (countable, uncountable) Distance from the root node of a tree structure.
6. (countable, uncountable) One of several discrete segments of a game, generally increasing in difficulty and representing different locations in the game world.
7. (countable, uncountable) A numeric value given to a character (or other element of a game) that represents its relative power, challenge or eligibility to do things, used as a game mechanic to govern progression through a game.
8. (countable, uncountable) A floor of a multi-storey building.
9. (British, countable, uncountable) An area of almost perfectly flat land.
10. (Singapore, countable, uncountable) A school grade or year.
11. (countable, uncountable) One of the specific values which may be taken by a categorical variable.

Verb

1. (transitive) To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.
2. (transitive) To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.
3. (intransitive) To progress to the next level.
4. (transitive) To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).
5. (transitive) To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone) [with on or against or at].
6. (intransitive) To make the score of a game equal.
7. (figuratively, transitive) To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.
8. (transitive) To adjust or adapt to a certain level.
9. (intransitive) To speak honestly and openly [with with ‘someone’] (see: level with).

Concepten

niveau

vlak

waterpas

hoogte

etage

effen

peil

verdieping

slechten

horizontaal

gelijk

nivelleren

platliggend

richten

gelijkmaken

vlakken

aanleggen

aan de schouder brengen

effenen

egaliseren

plan

gelijkmatig

afgraven

stand

plat

egaal

constant

eender

weggraven

mikken

gelederen

beslechten

graad

kader

legger

legster

lijst

omlijsting

oppervlakte

peilen

raam

🪟

rang

slap

stadium

uniform

vlak maken

paslood

echelon

gelijk

gelijkmaken

Synoniemen

even

flat

smooth

rank

grade

degree

standard

equal

plane

class

horizontal

flatten

stage

floor

plain

spirit level

straight

storey

story

layer

point

straighten

make level

status

quality

step

amount

tier

make even

flush

stratum

extent

phase

smooth down

smooth level

level off

row

even out

equalize

water level

rate

aim

position

direct

caste

tied

steady

altitude

square

hierarchy

Vertalingen

niveau

nivel

livello

Niveau

piano

nível

livellare

Stand

plat

niveler

einebnen

düzey

Stufe

spianare

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈlɛv.əl/

Etymologie (Engels)

Overgenomen van Middelengels: level

Overgenomen van Middelengels: levelen

In summary

From Middle English level, from Old French livel, liveau m, later nivel, niveau, from Latin libella f (“a balance, a level”), diminutive of libra f (“a balance, a level”); see libra, librate. Doublet of libella and niveau.
The verb is from Middle English levelen, from the noun.

Zinnen

The highest point in town is Croydon Peak , at above sea level .

Het hoogste punt in de stad is Croydon Peak, op boven zeeniveau.

It was the first Soviet production aircraft capable of supersonic speeds in level flight .

Het was het eerste Sovjet -productie -vliegtuig dat in staat was om supersonische snelheden in een vlakke vlucht te kunnen.

The surface of this feature has low ridges and patches of level terrain .

Het oppervlak van deze functie heeft lage richels en vlekken van niveau terrein.

She is affiliated to the European Confederation of Independent Unions at the European level .

Ze is aangesloten bij de Europese confederatie van onafhankelijke vakbonden op Europees niveau.

It is stemless , producing leaves and inflorescence at ground level from a taproot .

Het is stengelloos en produceert bladeren en bloeiwijze op grondniveau vanaf een tapwortel.