1. the process of making something flat, even, or equal
2. the act of destroying or demolishing something completely

1. present participle of level: making flat, even, or equal
2. present participle of level: aiming or directing something at a target

Examples

• The construction crew began leveling the ground for the new building.
• The earthquake resulted in the leveling of several downtown structures.
• She is leveling the playing field by giving everyone the same resources.
• The bulldozer is leveling the hill to create more farmland.
• He was leveling serious accusations against his former business partner.
• The leveling of income inequality remains a major political issue.
• They are leveling the concrete surface before laying the tiles.