energy level

noun

: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system
used especially of the quantum states of electrons in atoms and of nuclei

called also energy state

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The interaction, the energy level, the dropping it low, the running it back?! Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The colors seem more vivid, the lights are brighter, the energy levels are higher. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025 Regardless of who took the floor, the Suns played from night to night with inconsistent energy levels, even from quarter to quarter within the same game, until flaming out completely the past few weeks. Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025 One idea Greco believes could work to boost the energy level in traditional markets: soccer-like supporters’ sections. James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for energy level

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of energy level was in 1902

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“Energy level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energy%20level. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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energy level

noun
: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system
used especially of the states of electrons in atoms

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