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
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But for many housing markets that were once some of the hottest in the country during the buying frenzy after the pandemic, sales activity has stalled most abruptly in the entry-level market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
McKinsey is adding an AI avatar client simulation to its interview process for some entry-level consulting candidates this fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
She studied literature at university and joined Google in 2006 as an entry-level temp with no computer science degree.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Some companies are also looking to see if they can replace certain jobs, especially entry-level ones typically filled by young employees, with automation or AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 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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