entry-level

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈentri:ˌlevəl/ 🇺🇸 /ˈɛntriˌlɛvəl/

📖 Definitions

  1. adjective
    Designed for or suitable for beginners or those with little or no experience in a particular field; the lowest or starting level of a hierarchy, especially in employment or product categories.; Referring to the lowest-priced or most basic version of a product or service, intended for first-time users or those on a budget.; Relating to the initial stage of participation or membership in an organization, program, or system.
  2. noun
    The lowest or starting level in a hierarchy, profession, or classification system.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Collocations

entry-level jobentry-level positionentry-level salaryentry-level employeeentry-level priceentry-level experience

Synonyms

juniorbeginnerstarterintroductorybasicgraduate

Antonyms

senioradvancedexperiencedexecutive

Commonly confused

entry level
EN: 'Entry-level' (hyphenated) is the standard compound adjective form used before a noun; 'entry level' without a hyphen is sometimes seen but considered less formal or incorrect in attributive position.

Spelling tips

EN: Always hyphenate 'entry-level' when used as a compound adjective before a noun (e.g., 'an entry-level position'). It is a non-gradable adjective, so avoid comparative/superlative forms like 'more entry-level'.

💬 Examples

  1. She applied for an entry-level position at the marketing firm right after graduating from college.

  2. The entry-level model of the smartphone lacks some of the advanced camera features found in the premium version.

  3. The gym offers an entry-level membership that includes access to basic equipment only.

  4. Most employees start at entry-level and work their way up through the ranks over several years.