low-level

adjective

low-lev·​el ˈlō-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce low-level (audio)
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1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste containing low concentrations of radioactive components

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As for Iran, low-level talks are continuing in Qatar this week under a 60-day deadline — a long way from a peace deal. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 However Quiroz noted that the challenge was much like a real world simulation, where users do not have low-level access to hardware in proprietary systems either. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 Additional storms may continue into the evening as a fast-moving low-level jet keeps feeding moisture into the system, though the exact track of the strongest storms remains uncertain. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The Bill reflects growing recognition that offences targeting retail workers and businesses should not be treated as low-level or victimless crimes. — Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-level

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First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of low-level was in 1845

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low-level

adjective
low-lev·​el
-ˈlev-əl
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
a low-level job
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste of relatively low radioactivity
low-level waste

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