entry-level

adjective

en·​try-lev·​el ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)
: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy
entry-level jobs

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Tasks like data entry, report writing, coordination, and content summarization that have once been integral to entry-level roles are now performed faster and more accurately by AI agents. William Jones, USA Today, 3 May 2025 For Microsoft, the entry-level Xbox Series S with 512 GB of storage costs $379.99 in the U.S. as of Thursday, up from $299.99. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 1 May 2025 The Hidden Workforce Shift, replacing entry-level labor with AI may improve short-term margins. Solange Charas, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Edwards, who began his career as an entry-level footwear designer at LA Gear in 1989 at just 19 years old, spoke about building a lasting legacy in the industry, including designing custom sneakers for rap legends like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. and Dr. Dre. Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

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First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of entry-level was in 1946

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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry-level. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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