entry-level

adjective

en·​try-lev·​el ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)
Synonyms of entry-levelnext
: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy
entry-level jobs

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Already, entry-level 5G phones in India have risen about 30% since October. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 May 2026 The city ranked first in the nation for entry-level jobs per 100,000 working-age residents, 10th for annual job growth and 25th for monthly average starting salary adjusted for cost of living. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026 There’s a private balcony off the entry-level primary bedroom. Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 9 May 2026 Meanwhile, the entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 offers a substantial 77% GPU improvement, supports 90FPS gaming, and includes Dual SIM Dual Active 5G connectivity, bringing advanced features to budget-friendly handsets. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of entry-level was in 1946

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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry-level. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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