mid-level

adjective

mid-lev·​el ˈmid-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce mid-level (audio)
variants or less commonly midlevel
1
: occurring, done, or placed at an intermediate level
mid-level salaries
Most of these trucks represent mid-level trims, sitting above the base models without pushing into luxury territory.Nathan Adlen
2
: being of intermediate importance or rank
mid-level management/executives

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The penalties for doing so are harsh, like restrictions on picking up mid-level exception players and trading first-round picks for seven years out. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 June 2026 Many specialized positions, including the police chief and special teams, have a minimum three-year assignment, while some mid-level and supervisory positions have a two-year minimum, according to the contract. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 Griffin sat alongside mid-level employees, crunching numbers. Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Factor in a scoring/shooting added in the mid-level salary range (perhaps at 12 points per game) and the remainder of your bench should be able to provide enough for a quality offense. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026 The Celtics will have the $15 million mid-level exception to pursue targets in July. Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Even the more affordable trims can exceed 280 miles (451 km), while mid-level versions crack the 400-mile barrier. New Atlas, 27 May 2026 The fake job listings spanned the full job hierarchy, including entry-level (63%), mid-level (68%), senior-level (53%) and executive roles (45%). Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 This arc is advancing slower than a glacier on Hoth, and Mando apprehending a couple of mid-level Imps on the big screen doesn't really fill the gap. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 25 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mid-level was in 1894

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“Mid-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mid-level. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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