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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Criterion, which has long put out high-end home video editions of Anderson’s work and recently issued a 20-disc box set, will also have a special presence at the Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The new hotel brand, which will also include high-end residences in Aspen, aims for an eventual expansion to add a limited number of locations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

He lifted his ASP forecast for Samsung’s 64-gigabyte high-end specialized stick of computer memory from $1586 to $1805 by the fourth quarter of 2026, an increase justified by accelerating AI central processing unit demand.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

Prosecutors said in May they were investigating the shipment of "high-end" AI servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China, Macau and Hong Kong, in violation of US export controls.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Where, then, will the new high-end names come from?

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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