level
noun
uk/ˈlevəl/ us [ C ]
the amount of something that exists, especially when it is counted or measured:
Unions are calling for pay increases above the current level of inflation.
We must reduce the risks to an acceptable level.
a high/low level of sth The city has high levels of unemployment.
The FTSE 100 index rose to its highest level since July 2009.
increase/raise/reduce the level of sth This policy reduces the level of demand in the economy.
There are increased levels of consumer debt.
Staff currently receive the minimum level of pay allowable by law.
[ C or U ]
a degree or standard of something:
a high/low level of sth We provide a high level of customer support.
an advanced/basic/minimum level of sth Users expect a basic level of service.
achieve/reach a level We hope to achieve improved levels of performance.
[ C or U ]
a position or rank within an organization or a system:
at a high/low/senior level (within sth) Candidates must have significant experience at a senior level.
Training is available to staff at all levels within the organization.
Managers at every level are tasked with cutting costs.
These decisions are made at board level.
[ C or U ]
one of the floors in a building:
The rest rooms are situated at ground level.
at/on (a) global/local/national, etc. level
relating to a particular area in which something happens:
We carry out research at a regional level.
Many quality standards are set at European level.
These policies can have positive effects on a global level.
See also
entry-level
high-level
low-level
price level
top-level
wage level
level
adjective
uk/ˈlevəl/ ushaving the same value, amount, etc. as before, or as something else:
Interest rates are expected to remain level for the next six months.
level with sth Overall, sales were level with those for the same period last year.