low-level

adjective

low-lev·​el ˈlō-ˈle-vəl 

1

: occurring, done, or placed at a low level

2

: being of low importance or rank

3

: being or relating to nuclear waste containing low concentrations of radioactive components

Examples of low-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From 1970 to 1980, its membership increased eightfold, to more than 700,000—bolstered by a push to include low-level sales associates in its membership and a rush of women joining. — Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026

The low-level traffic stops policy was adopted in May of 2024. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

At the time, Iger was a low-level ABC Sports executive; Disney would not own ABC (much less ESPN) for another 16 years. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Dismissal of the charges follows 51-year-old Vem Miller’s completion of a county program that allows first-time, low-level offenders to have their criminal charges dropped and arrest records sealed after completing a set of requirements. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-level

• daredevil
• sublevel
• bevel
• devil
• level
• multilevel

Kids Definition

low-level

adjective

low-lev·​el

-ˈlev-əl

1

: occurring, done, or placed at a low level

2

: being of low importance or rank

a low-level job

3

: being or relating to nuclear waste of relatively low radioactivity

low-level waste