entry-level setup
noun phraseUK /ˈɛntri ˈlɛvəl ˈsɛtʌp/
US /ˈɛntri ˈlɛvəl ˈsɛtʌp/
A basic set of things you need to start doing something.
She bought an entry-level setup for her new hobby.
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2. The simplest version of a computer or device arrangement for new users.
The entry-level setup includes just a monitor and keyboard.
3. A first job position with basic duties and low responsibility.
He started with an entry-level setup in the mailroom.
4. The least expensive way to arrange a room or workspace.
Their entry-level setup had only a desk and a chair.