1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Level.

2. (n.) The act or operation of making level.

3. (n.) The art or operation of using a leveling instrument for finding a horizontal line, for ascertaining the differences of level between different points of the earth's surface included in a survey, for establishing grades, etc., as in finding the descent of a river, or locating a line of railroad.

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