energy level

[ en-er-jee lev-uhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a comparative level of capacity for vigorous activity:
The child has a high energy level.
Also called energy state. Physics. one of a quantized series of states in which matter may exist, each having constant energy and separated from others in the series by finite quantities of energy.

energy level

a constant value of energy in the distribution of energies among a number of atomic particles
the energy of a quantum state of a system. The terms energy level and energy state are often used loosely to mean quantum state . This is avoided in precise communication

First recorded in 1905–10

His goals are practical, combined with a strong drive and a high energy level.

Another is the energy level needed to fuel an effort to kill a major law.

These spiced almonds offer the perfect kick—in your mouth and for your energy level.

He's kind, thoughtful, generous, with a keen intellect and an enormous energy level.

The machine replenishes the energy, because it is set to maintain a certain energy-level in the field.

We know that electrons tend to fall always to lower energy level orbits.

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