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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The entry level desktop computer now starts at $799, and comes with 512 gigabytes of storage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Removing entry level storage tiers for its devices is a tactic Apple has used to, in effect, raise prices for its products.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"The reality is that entry level roles are massively oversubscribed right now, and even strong graduates are getting lost in the volume."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Despite this, she does not want to compromise her goal of working in her chosen career, saying there would be "no progression" in other entry level jobs in retail or hospitality.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Successful completion of the trial period would make her eligible for promotion from the entry level of SP-3 to SP-5, with the raise that accompanied it.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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