entry-level

adjective

en·​try-lev·​el ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)
: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy
entry-level jobs

Examples of entry-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Price High-quality, entry-level shoes generally cost between $90 and $120 per pair, Wallace says. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 July 2024 The Sonic is the more basic, entry-level device, while the Wing adds a few more flourishes — namely, LED lighting, a portable power bank, and head motion controls. Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 July 2024 But at 95 kW for the SE and just 75 kW for the entry-level E, the new Cooper remains an EV that, while huge fun and packed with character, is still unlikely to venture far from home. Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 21 July 2024 The NBCUniversal service’s Premium subscription level, which is the entry-level one with advertising, is the one that qualifies for the Netflix offer. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for entry-level 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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