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leveling
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leveling: see surveying surveying, method of determining accurately points and lines of direction (bearings) on the earth's surface and preparing from them maps or plans. Boundaries, areas, elevations, construction lines, and geographical or artificial features are determined by the
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leveling [′lev·ə·liŋ]
(engineering)
Adjusting any device, such as a launcher, gun mount, or sighting equipment, so that all horizontal or vertical angles will be measured in the true horizontal and vertical planes.
(industrial engineering)
A method of performance rating which seeks to rate the principal factors that cause the speed of motions rather than speed itself; it considers that the level at which the operator works is influenced by effort and skill.
(metallurgy)
Flattening rolled sheet by evening out irregularities, using a roller or tensile straining.
(mining engineering)
Measurement of rises and falls, heights, and contour lines. Also known as gallery.


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