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

Examples of entry-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Battery Range Is Just Average The entry-level Light RWD uses a 76.1kWh battery, while all other trims get a 99.8kWh cell. PCMAG, 11 May 2024 Some broad themes emerge: Midwest markets appear more affordable; vacancy rates are higher in the South due to a surge of multifamily construction; and tech hubs like Austin, Texas, have many entry-level jobs. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024 All room categories, of which there are five (beginning with the entry-level Shiraz room and ending with the Cap Classique Suite, which has its own plunge pool), come with complimentary use of the mini-bar and gifted bottles of white and red wine. Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024 Apple’s entry-level iPad from 2021 has a 10.2-inch screen, an A13 Bionic chip, and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 9 May 2024 Try a curb-chain necklace or layering a colorful bracelet with your watch for entry-level accessorizing, or go all the way by adding a pin to the lapel of a blazer. Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 That includes entry-level employees, like Gen Zers, who are still gaining their career footing. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 May 2024 Suddenly, Wong’s entry-level computer programming job was the household’s only source of income, and there was a world financial crisis going on. Amy X. Wang, New York Times, 7 May 2024 Price: The entry-level omakase option is $150 per person, while the Ultimate Omakase experience is $350 per person. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2024

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Word History

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 15 May. 2024.

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