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 Rates start at around $630, including taxes and fees for the entry-level offering, and migrate to $2,500 (or more) for the grand suite. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2024 According to new data from LinkedIn, the fastest-growing job markets for entry-level roles are located in states such as Arizona, Florida, and Tennessee. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 May 2024 There are major career and financial incentives, as upskilling is directly tied to the promotion process for staffers ranging from entry-level to executive roles. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 May 2024 Other than that, though, Apple’s latest entry-level laptop is similar to the M2 Air, with long battery life and solid port selection options that include two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 3.5mm input, and a MagSafe charging port. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 20 May 2024 Home prices in the Carmichael — where entry-level properties sit among high-end custom houses — can fluctuate quite a bit. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 15 May 2024 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

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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 28 May. 2024.

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