Equalization and Leveling

noun

• The act of making equal or uniform.
  • synonyms: equalisation, leveling

In some jurisdictions, when it is necessary to correct inequalities in state wide tax assessments, an' equalization' factor is used to achieve uniformity. An equalization factor may be applied to raise or lower assessments in a particular district or county. The assessed value of each property in the area is multiplied by the equalization factor, and the tax rate is then applied to the equalized assessment.

noun

• Changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface.
  • synonyms: grading
• Complete destruction of a building.
  • synonyms: razing, tearing down, demolishing
• The act of making equal or uniform.
  • synonyms: equalization, equalisation

verb

• Aim at.
  • usage: "level criticism or charges at somebody"
  • synonyms: level
• Tear down so as to make flat with the ground.
  • usage: "The building was levelled"
  • synonyms: level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down
• Make level or straight.
  • usage: "level the ground"
  • synonyms: flush, level, even out, even
• Direct into a position for use.
  • usage: "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"
  • synonyms: charge, level, point
• Talk frankly with; lay it on the line.
  • usage: "I have to level with you"
  • synonyms: level
• Become level or even.
  • usage: "The ground levelled off"
  • synonyms: level, level off

• (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Level.
• (n.) The act or operation of making level.
• (n.) 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.