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 Zillow data, median monthly rent has climbed to $1,982, while entry-level compensation fails to keep pace. Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 As much as the entry-level cost of reaching the NFL’s colossal audience may sting a bit, there’s no getting around the fact that pro football is the most ruthlessly efficient way to reach the greatest number of consumers. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 May 2025 While entry-level positions aren’t ideal starting points for experienced coaches, Nakase and Magpayo agree that excelling in those roles is sometimes the only way to move up. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 Airbnb says that many services will have an entry-level option of $50 or less. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 May 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 20 May. 2025.

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