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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As the largest borough in New York City, Brooklyn supports everything from high-density apartment buildings to quieter residential neighborhoods, with internet speeds ranging from entry-level plans to multi-gig fiber service in select areas. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025 And back stateside, lawmakers have warned that joblessness among recent graduates could hit 25% in the next two to three years as AI reshapes entry-level work. Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025 This trend suggests that employers wishing to attract top entry-level talent will need to effectively support mental health, highlighting the importance of continuing to research this issue. Emily Rosado-Solomon, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025 As Volvo continues to broaden its electric truck portfolio across additional transport segments, the latest FL Electric adds a new entry-level option to the range. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

Word History

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 18 Dec. 2025.

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