entry-level

adjective

en·​try-lev·​el ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)
Synonyms of entry-levelnext
: of or being at the lowest level of a hierarchy
entry-level jobs

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The number of entry-level positions has recently plummeted as AI combined with remote work has led companies to prioritize senior hires over workers just starting out. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 July 2026 From entry-level IEMs to high-end studio headphones, the system is designed to enhance clarity, balance and translation across almost every listening system, unlocking their full potential for accurate, consistent monitoring. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 All three finished their entry-level contracts, but Gauthier is ineligible to receive an offer sheet. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%. Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for entry-level

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of entry-level was in 1946

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“Entry-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entry-level. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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