low-level

adjective

low-lev·​el ˈlō-ˈle-vəl How to pronounce low-level (audio)
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste containing low concentrations of radioactive components

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At the time, the Grizzlies were populated by college players in a summer league, played low-level minor-league baseball in the Coastal Plain League. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025 But Axios reported Monday that the proposal from the Trump administration would allow for low-level uranium enrichment by Iran, something that would undercut public comments from the president and his top aides. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 June 2025 That likely means some sort of hybrid approach where city ambulance crews handle low-level emergencies, called basic life support, while private ambulances continue to handle more life-threatening emergencies, called advanced life support. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 In the end, Moscow sent a low-level delegation to negotiate instead. Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for low-level

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of low-level was in 1845

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“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-level. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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low-level

adjective
low-lev·​el
-ˈlev-əl
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
a low-level job
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste of relatively low radioactivity
low-level waste

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