levels

lev-els · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of level; positions on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of "level"; makes flat or even.

  3. 3.

    Floors or stories in a building.

  4. 4.

    Stages in a video game or competition.

  5. 5.

    Heights or positions in a hierarchy.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on all levels — in every way or respect
  • •
    at all levels — throughout an organization or system
  • •
    energy levels — measures of vitality or strength
  • •
    sea level — the average height of the ocean's surface

Related words

See also: degrees, level, stages, tiers
Synonyms: degrees, grades, stages, tiers

Etymology

From Old French livel ("level, plumb line"), from Latin libella ("balance, level"), diminutive of libra ("balance, scales") + plural -s.