entry-level
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or filling a low-level job in which an employee may gain experience or skills.
This year's college graduates have a limited choice of entry-level jobs.
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suitable for or affordable by people buying or entering the market for the first time.
These less expensive entry-level homes sell quite well.
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relatively simple in design, limited in capability, and low in cost.
entry-level home computers and word processors.
adjective
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(of a job or worker) at the most elementary level in a career structure
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(of a product) characterized by being at the most appropriate level for use by a beginner
an entry-level camera
Example Sentences
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It said there was no one single factor causing the crisis, citing the Covid-19 pandemic, smartphones, health issues and the current jobs market, which has seen a sharp drop in the number of entry-level positions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
It means £238m a year will be reserved for the entry-level payment - known as the scheme's universal layer.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Yes, many employers ask for more experience than an entry-level candidate could reasonably expect to have.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
A London School of Economics study showed that entry-level hiring rates, already on the decline, are even lower at fully remote companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
For entry-level jobs into the global economy, these are about as good as it gets.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
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