entry-level

American  

[en-tree-lev-uhl] / ˈɛn triˌlɛv əl /

adjective

1. 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.

2. suitable for or affordable by people buying or entering the market for the first time.

   These less expensive entry-level homes sell quite well.

3. relatively simple in design, limited in capability, and low in cost.

   entry-level home computers and word processors.

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entry-level British  

adjective

1. (of a job or worker) at the most elementary level in a career structure

2. (of a product) characterized by being at the most appropriate level for use by a beginner

   an entry-level camera

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Example Sentences

Public tested its AI agent on eight Series 7 practice exams from the Securities Training Corporation—a qualification test for entry-level brokers—and it passed them all, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this month, Apple rolled out its new entry-level iPhone, priced at the same level as its predecessor, and an entry-level MacBook Neo starting at $599, lower than some analysts were expecting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

In the motorsport pyramid, it's similar to Formula 4 - the entry-level, international single-seater racing category.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

"These jobs can also offer higher potential income compared to some local entry-level jobs and provide opportunities to develop skills in digital work," she noted.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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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