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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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According to the American Nurses Association, there are over 260,000 students currently enrolled in entry-level Bachelor of Science Nursing programs, with another 42,000 enrolled in Associate Degree Nursing programs. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025 The Echo Dot Max is an entry-level, all-purpose smart speaker, while the Echo Studio is larger, pricier and offers better sound quality. Jaures Yip,kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025 At more than $2,200 for the H2S configuration with the AMS 2 Pro and the laser module, this isn’t an entry-level machine for everyday hobbyists or people starting out. PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025 If Misa plays three more games with the Sharks this season, the first year of his entry-level contract would begin. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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