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

Examples of mid-level in a Sentence

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The Celtics will have the $15 million mid-level exception to pursue targets in July. Jay King, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Give the Heat, say, Giannis, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Norman Powell as a starting unit, and then a mid-level signing, Pelle Larsson and other holdover components, and, yes, contention should be real. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 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 Savings of $6 billion are roughly equivalent to firing 10,000 low and mid-level workers. Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 As a result of their salary-shedding over the last year, the Celtics now have access to the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception (roughly $15 million), though using all of it would hard-cap them at the first apron for 2026-27. Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026 Breville’s Smart Grinder Pro, like many of its espresso makers, provides a quality product at a mid-level price. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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