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

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As the day winds down, these individuals’ energy levels rev up with a preferred bedtime at around midnight, Breus stated in his report. Amy McGorry, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025 Adding practice to the end gives players a more realistic recreation of their energy level during a game. C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025 Summary Your diet greatly affects how your energy levels fluctuate throughout the day. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025 Its original Green Superfood powder blends vegetables, fruits, and greens with digestive enzymes and probiotics like wheatgrass, barley, alfalfa, açaí, and spirulina to increase energy levels, promote detoxification, and boost the immune system. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 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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