HyperDic: low-level

English > 4 senses of the word *low-level*:
ADJECTIVE	all	low-level	not intense
	all	low-level, subordinate	lower in rank or importance
	all	low-level	at a low level in rank or importance
	all	low-level, low-altitude	occurring at a relatively low altitude

English > *low-level*: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	not intense.
Example	"low-level radiation"
Broader	low	less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

English > *low-level*: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Lower in rank or importance.
Synonym	subordinate
Attribute of	status, position	The relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
Narrower	adjunct, assistant	Of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
	associate	Having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
	secondary	Belonging to a lower class or rank
	under	Lower in rank, power, or authority
See also	inferior	Of or characteristic of low rank or importance
See also	subordinate	subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
Opposite	dominant	Exercising influence or control
Spanish	subordinado

English > *low-level*: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	At a low level in rank or importance.
Examples	"a low-level job" "low-level discussions"
Broader	inferior	Of or characteristic of low rank or importance

English > *low-level*: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaning	Occurring at a relatively low altitude.
Example	"a low-level strafing run"
Synonym	low-altitude
Broader	low	Literal meanings

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