leveling
Translation
levelling, flattening, making equal
Examples
The leveling of the ground took several days.
The levelling of the ground took several days.
Leveling the playing field is our main goal.
Levelling the playing field is our main goal.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the act of making sth. flat The levelling of the ground took several days.
((noun)) the act of making sth. equal Levelling the playing field is our main goal.
Similar Words
flattening, evening out, grading, equalising
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to level'. The '-ing' suffix indicates an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of the action ('-ing') of making something 'level'. It can be literal (ground) or figurative (a playing field).