entry-level
/ˈen.tri ˌlev.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈen.tri ˌlev.əl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈentri levl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈentri levl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈen-trē-ˌle-vəl How to pronounce entry-level (audio)/ (ame, mw)
entry-level — noun
1. the bottom part of a company, career path, or similar system, where people begin
the bottom part of a company, career path, or similar system, where people begin or have the least responsibility
After college, Ishaan accepted an entry-level job at the shipping company.
collocation: entry-level job
The museum hires most entry-level staff for weekend ticket and coat-room shifts.
Soraya started at entry-level in sales and became regional manager eight years later.
Without an internship, Christopher aimed for entry-level work in hotel reception.
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Used mainly for jobs or positions near the bottom of an organization.
2. a basic product or service option with the fewest features and the lowest price
a basic product or service option with the fewest features and the lowest price
This laptop is an entry-level model for students who mostly write essays.
collocation: entry-level model
The gym offers an entry-level plan with two classes each week.
Our store sold out of the entry-level camera before noon.
Emre chose the entry-level package because he needed only basic features.
用法筆記
Common with products, plans, packages, and services sold as the simplest choice.
entry-level — adjective
1. connected with beginner or junior positions in a company or work ladder
connected with beginner or junior positions in a company or work ladder
Hyun is applying for entry-level accounting roles after graduating.
entry-level + profession + role
The agency filled three entry-level posts before opening senior interviews.
Most entry-level engineers spend their first month learning safety rules.
An entry-level nurse on night duty usually works beside an experienced mentor.
用法筆記
Usually modifies jobs, posts, workers, or applicants rather than products.
2. describing a simple, lower-priced product made for people who are just starting
describing a simple, lower-priced product made for people who are just starting with that kind of thing
The software company released an entry-level tablet for families buying their first device.
entry-level + product for first-time buyers
Our club recommends an entry-level road bike for new weekend riders.
The school bought entry-level microscopes so younger students could use them safely.
Asher compared two entry-level printers before choosing one for home study.
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Usually modifies products or services and contrasts with more advanced versions.