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Leveling
Pronunciation : Lev"el*ing
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Written also levelling.]
Definition : 1. The act or operation of making level.
2. (Surveying)
Defn: 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. Leveling instrument. See Surveyor's level, under Level, n. -- Leveling staff, a graduated rod or staff used in connection with a leveling instrument for measuring differences of level between points.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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