energy level

noun

: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system
used especially of the quantum states of electrons in atoms and of nuclei

called also energy state

Examples of energy level in a Sentence

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Due to caffeine tolerance, energy drinks may also stop increasing energy levels, leaving you just as tired as before.6 5. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025 Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025 When dogs attend the Red Rover doggy daycare in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, they aren't grouped by their breed or age, but rather, their energy levels. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025 Short present-moment awareness can unwind stress, reset your brain, clear your head and raise your energy level. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for energy level

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of energy level was in 1902

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“Energy level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energy%20level. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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energy level

noun
: one of the stable states of constant energy that may be assumed by a physical system
used especially of the states of electrons in atoms

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