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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For example, the top 100 employers in hiring are 180% more likely to hire workers without a college degree, creating greater opportunity for entry-level workers. Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 One of the largest growth markets is expected to be entry-level and less expensive vehicles. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024 Nearly 46% of the entry-level corrections officers and corporal jobs overseeing Arkansas' inmates were unfilled on average in fiscal 2022, the most recent data available. Worth Sparkman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 Five room categories range from family-friendly entry-level lofts to more spacious suites. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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