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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At the same time, the technology is raising concerns about the future of programming jobs—particularly entry-level roles that have traditionally been a pathway into the industry. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026 Those are too many pixels for the entry-level Neo to push, so Apple downscales to 4K for the entry-level Mac. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 The new 65 Hybrid is positioned as an accessible, entry-level model for owners seeking comfort, efficiency, and green technology. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026 My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a curious cost measurement from the California Association of Realtors that estimates how many households could qualify to buy an entry-level home. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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