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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The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Jack Anderson to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Wednesday. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 The tough labour landscape has been made worse by the roll-out of AI, which threatens to erase many entry-level jobs. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Mar. 2026 That’s not how most employers look at it, though, especially for entry-level roles. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 The Pathway program will offer CompTIA certifications to help participants land entry-level IT jobs. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 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 26 Mar. 2026.

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