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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And even as some employers hollow out entry-level roles, Curto Millet said companies shouldn’t miss what early talent can uniquely offer as a tech-native generation. Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 Budget binoculars and entry-level telescopes will show you plenty, but spend a bit more and the experience changes completely. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026 With models ranging from budget-friendly entry-level trims all the way up to the high-performance N and off-road XRT, the Ioniq 5 has a little something for every EV shopper. ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 And some companies are reining in entry-level hiring in particular. Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 17 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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