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high-end

American  
[hahy-end] / ˈhaɪˈɛnd /

adjective

Informal.
  1. being the most expensive or technically sophisticated.

    She uses high-end sound mixing equipment in her home studio.

    I can’t afford to shop in those high-end boutiques.


high-end British  

adjective

  1. (prenominal) (esp of computers, electronic equipment, etc) of the greatest power or sophistication

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To build the best, Chinese companies need high end computer chips, and those come from the US.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Since the S&P 500’s price-to-earnings ratio currently is near the high end of its historical range, it’s optimistic to assume it won’t fall back.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Organic sales are projected to grow about 3%, coming in at the high end of its previously forecast range.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Mastercard fell 4.3% despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings and boosting the high end of its outlook for 2026 revenue growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

On the high end of the seesaw perched Dean Moran.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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