Synonyms

higher

British

/ ˈhaɪə /

adjective

the comparative of high

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noun

1. the advanced level of the Scottish Certificate of Education
2. ( as modifier )
  
  Higher Latin
a pass in a particular subject at Higher level

she has four Highers

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Colder months are linked to significantly higher death rates from heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease compared to milder periods.

From Science Daily

Changes to reporting and consultation duties involve a higher bar for including them in legislation and using artificial intelligence to root out "disproportionate" ones.

From BBC

In 2021, the UK food and drink industry faced a CO2 crisis after the price of wholesale gas surged and fertilizer producers struggled with higher manufacturing costs.

From BBC

The firm’s price target values potential data center contracting opportunities at $70 a share, higher power prices at $40 a share, and the value of its clean energy at $22 a share.

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