mid-level

adjective

mid-lev·​el ˈmid-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce mid-level (audio)
variants or less commonly midlevel
1
: occurring, done, or placed at an intermediate level
mid-level salaries
Most of these trucks represent mid-level trims, sitting above the base models without pushing into luxury territory.—Nathan Adlen
2
: being of intermediate importance or rank
mid-level management/executives

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Lower bowl and mid-level seats were going for $3,500 to $5,000. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 This pair of squads represents some interesting mid-level value on the pre-free-agency leaderboard. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The penalties for doing so are harsh, like restrictions on picking up mid-level exception players and trading first-round picks for seven years out. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 June 2026 In not exercising Kuminga’s team option, the Hawks have full access to their $15 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mid-level

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mid-level was in 1894

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

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