Low-level

Origin

low + level

Full definition of low-level

Adjective

1. relatively unimportantThe low-level bureacrat couldn't help us and his boss could have but wouldn't.
2. not intenseThe low-level radiation released won't kill you immediately, but avoid long term exposure.
3. (computing) of, or relating to a program, or to code in which each statement corresponds to a single machine instructionThe assembler generates low-level code.
4. details

Synonyms

• at the coal face
• front line
• in the trenches

• brass tacks
• details
• nitty-gritty
• nuts and bolts

Antonyms

• high-level