low-level

[ loh-lev-uhl ]

adjective

1. undertaken by or composed of members having a low status:

   a low-level discussion.

2. having low status:

   low-level personnel.

3. undertaken at or from a low altitude:

   low-level bombing.

4. Linguistics. occurring or operating at the phonetic level of linguistic representation or analysis:

   low-level rules governing assimilation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of low-level¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

When the brain is acting normally, neurons send signals at different times and frequencies in a predictable, low-level chatter.

From Science Daily

A study by the organization found that people of African descent were disproportionately represented among people deported in recent years, Alemseged said, often because a low-level offense led to their detainment.

From Los Angeles Times

Hochman’s agenda includes a return to seeking the death penalty, an increase in the prosecution of low-level misdemeanors and using sentencing enhancements to seek long prison terms in cases that involve guns or gangs.

From Los Angeles Times

They should respond with appropriate, practical solutions, such as early intervention to direct low-level offenders to treatment, housing and services so they don’t end up facing more serious charges and prison time.

From Los Angeles Times

But this is otherwise a low-level affair, attended by heads of government from other authoritarian governments in the region, such as Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

From BBC