entry-level

adjective

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

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The findings were released in the backdrop of warnings from Anthropic’s own leadership — CEO Dario Amodei publicly cautioned in 2025 that AI could eliminate up to half of entry-level white-collar jobs and push unemployment into the double digits within the next few years. Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Starting with 67 square metres, rising to 134 square metres for the largest two-bed suites, even entry-level rooms can accommodate a family of four. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 For decades, consulting firms have relied upon a pyramid model for workers, with a fleet of junior consultants in entry-level positions—clocking in to handle time-consuming tasks like research, modeling, and data analysis—overseen by a hierarchy of senior consultants and managing directors. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026 The 2027 Kia Niro debuted with a fresh face and mild interior refresh to align the entry-level EV with its larger siblings. Joel Feder, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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