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

Other options, such as red light therapy caps, are non-invasive devices that use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles and increase density. —Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026

What began as a low-level conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border region erupted into a full-scale war in September 2024. —Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

These devices deliver low-level electrical currents designed to stimulate facial muscles and boost circulation. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026

McDonnell and other police officials have said staffing shortages are limiting the department’s ability to respond quickly to low-level crimes, leading to high officer burnout rates, and driving up overtime expenses. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-level

• daredevil
• sublevel
• bevel
• devil
• level
• mediaeval
• 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