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

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That makes sense for an entry-level off-roader. New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025 Not to mention fears that artificial intelligence will replace entry-level roles. James Pollard, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025 The cheapest way to get high-speed internet is to compare entry-level fiber, cable and 5G plans in your area. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025 With an average home value of $870,000, buyers can find everything from entry-level condos to high-end historic homes. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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