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entry-level

adjective en·try-lev·el \ ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl \

Definition of entry-level

: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy
  • entry-level jobs

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First Known Use of entry-level

1955

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entry-level

adjective

Definition of entry-level for English Language Learners

  • : at the lowest level : at the level of someone who is just starting a job or career

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