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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That could be, in part, because some entry-level technicians earn less than $50,000 a year, or because wind turbine service technicians have one of the highest rates of injury and illness of all occupations. Morgan Smith, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025 Among their demographic groups, entry-level (33%) and on-site employees (33%) are the most likely to say their employers' response to workplace dissatisfaction is poor. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Swatch Group was the strongest performing group in 2024, with its entry-level brands posting positive performances, while Swatch was severely dragged down by the MoonSwatch, the report said. Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025 Video Quality: Smooth Footage, With Audio Support The Flip's camera is a strong point, and a compelling enough reason to spend a bit more than DJI's entry-level Neo, which also emphasizes ease of use and features for content creators. PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for entry-level 

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 21 Jan. 2025.

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