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 During the 1970s, more than 400,000 entry-level homes — defined as those that are no more than 1,400 square feet — were built in the United States each year, according to a report by Freddie Mac. Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 2 June 2024 On the bright side, 32% of all the job openings posted on LinkedIn are for entry-level positions, meaning suitable for candidates with little or no work experience. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 May 2024 The Lew’s Speed Spool LFS Baitcast Combo is a premium setup at an entry-level price that’s easy to fish. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024 While around a third of mid-senior roles posted on the platform are hybrid, less than one in five entry-level job ads offer the same level of flexibility. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for entry-level 

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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 8 Jun. 2024.

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