There are 43 offense levels. The offense level of a defendant is determined by looking up the offense in Chapter 2 and applying any applicable adjustments. The originally proposed sentencing guidelines had 360 levels, and there are proposals to substantially reduce the current number of offense levels.
tone. 1  any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones. 2  quality or character of sound. 3  vocal sound; the sound made by vibrating muscular bands in the larynx.
Definitions for tone of voice. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word tone of voice. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: tone, tone of voice(noun) the quality of a person's voice. he began in a conversational tone; he spoke in a nervous tone of voice. tone of voice(Noun) The way someone speaks, as characterised by tone, pitch, speed, rhythm, melody, accent, etc. Chaldean Numerology.