Leveling
Lev·el·ing
Leveling
n.
- The act or operation of making level.
- 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. (Surveying)
Phrases & Compounds
- 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.