entry level

Job for novices

Entry level describes positions, products, or categories at the most basic tier—designed for beginners or those just starting out.

An entry-level job requires minimal experience; entry-level pay reflects that inexperience.

An entry-level camera offers basic features at a lower price point.

The term often implies room to advance: She started in an entry-level position and worked her way up.

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fresh graduate · first job · foot in the door · day one · starter kit · training wheels · probation · junior · basic training · learning curve · associate · launch pad · trainee · ground floor · bottom rung · first step · cubicle · starting point

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career/professional hierarchy

entry levelsenior level

High organizational rank

executive level · senior · advanced · executive · C-suite

skill/expertise progression

entry leveladvanced

Far along in development

master level · expert · advanced level · mastery · proficient

product/market positioning

entry levelhigh-end

Premium quality tier

premium · flagship · luxury · elite · deluxe

Family

level, entry, entrance, entered, entering, levels, enters, entries, leveled

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G