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

Boeing blamed the deception on two relatively low-level employees. —David Koenig, Fortune, 15 May 2024

This character seems sinister but is equally tantalizing, especially to Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie), a shy, low-level colleague who becomes Rebecca’s… confidant? —Chris Bellamy and Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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