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higher

/ ˈɪə /

adjective

  1. the comparative of high
“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


noun

    1. the advanced level of the Scottish Certificate of Education
    2. ( as modifier )

      Higher Latin

  1. a pass in a particular subject at Higher level

    she has four Highers

“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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If you are trying to model or regulate something at a higher level of complexity than you're capable of representing, it's not going to work.

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That included a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports from every country, and even higher rates for dozens of countries, until they were temporarily suspended in early April.

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Lower bond ratings typically translate to higher interest rates, which will make it more expensive for the city to borrow money.

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That may prompt more investors to seek higher returns through active management.

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Eubank is the bigger man of the two and normally fights two weight classes higher than Benn, who is a natural welterweight.

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