higher

British  

/ ˈhaɪə /

adjective

1. the comparative of high

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noun

1. 1. the advanced level of the Scottish Certificate of Education

   2. ( as modifier )

      Higher Latin

2. a pass in a particular subject at Higher level

   she has four Highers

Example Sentences

U.S. standards call for higher iron levels to prevent deficiency, while the European Union requires more DHA, a nutrient that isn’t mandated by the FDA but can be found in most U.S. formulas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Markets closed mostly higher Friday, though all three major U.S. stock indexes ended the week lower as fears of potential future AI disruptions continued to weigh heavily on tech stocks.

From MarketWatch

Markets closed mostly higher Friday, though all three major U.S. stock indexes ended the week lower as fears of potential future AI disruptions continued to weigh heavily on tech stocks.

From MarketWatch

The deals give BHP “financial flexibility to allocate these proceeds to the higher returning uses, be it growth—attractive growth—or be it shareholder returns,” Pant said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new amendment will set them out as defined charges within their own right, which comes with a higher maximum sentencing penalty.

From BBC