water level

noun

Meaning

The height of the surface of a body of water relative to a specific reference point or datum.

Examples

Engineers monitor the water level of the reservoir daily to ensure the dam remains safe.
Heavy rainfall caused the water level in the basement to rise rapidly during the storm.

Synonyms: tide, depth, stage, elevation

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water level

noun

Pronunciation: ˈwɔːtər ˌlevəl

Definition

The height of the surface of a body of water relative to a specific reference point or datum.

Examples

Engineers monitor the water level of the reservoir daily to ensure the dam remains safe.
Heavy rainfall caused the water level in the basement to rise rapidly during the storm.

How to Use water level

water level of (prepositional phrase): specifying the location or body of water — "The water level of the river is rising."
rise in water level (collocation): describing an increase in height — "We observed a significant rise in water level after the rain."

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