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

During El Niño, low-level surface winds blowing from east to west across the Pacific are weakened or sometimes reversed. — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

RoboParty is integrating the RP1 robot body, actuator modules, low-level control, and embodied AI algorithms into a single development system. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

In the 1990s, there was a redevelopment, with new low-level industrial units. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Since then, Iraqi forces have fought Islamic State remnants engaged in a low-level insurgency around the country’s remote areas. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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