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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Probably not an office building bustling with entry-level jobs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
According to one of his studies, professions most exposed to AI, such as software developers and data analysts, reduced job postings after the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, particularly for entry-level positions.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
She often tries to steer former customer-service reps to entry-level jobs in healthcare, such as home-health aides.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
While some data suggest that many employers filter résumés by GPA for entry-level jobs, that’s become much less common.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 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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