energy level

noun

: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system
used especially of the quantum states of electrons in atoms and of nuclei

called also energy state

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Examine your own behavior — not just your direct reports’ — and your own energy level to take this on. Adrienne Down Coulson, Fortune, 2 June 2026 Pay close attention to how your energy levels rise and decrease while working on tasks at work. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Depleted energy levels affect us all. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 May 2026 Adult animals of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels are available. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for energy level

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of energy level was in 1902

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“Energy level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energy%20level. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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energy level

noun
: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system
used especially of the states of electrons in atoms

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