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
Enacted in 2001, the Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act gave people arrested for low-level drug crimes three chances to complete treatment with no threat of jail time until that third failure.
—
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The task force has also charged some people with low-level offenses including open container, pedestrian violations (jaywalking) and public gaming.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Tumor delves into the story of a low-level Los Angeles private investigator.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The existence and details of the summit, first reported by the Colorado Sun, triggered immediate criticism from other Democratic legislators, elevating simmering complaints about the caucus that had remained low-level earlier in the year.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-level
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The task force has also charged some people with low-level offenses including open container, pedestrian violations (jaywalking) and public gaming.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
Tumor delves into the story of a low-level Los Angeles private investigator.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The existence and details of the summit, first reported by the Colorado Sun, triggered immediate criticism from other Democratic legislators, elevating simmering complaints about the caucus that had remained low-level earlier in the year.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-level
Cite this Entry
“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-level. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share