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HIGH-LEVEL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Occurring at or from a relative high altitude
Example:
high-level bombing
Synonyms:
high-altitude; high-level
Classified under:
Similar:
high ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like 'knee-high'))
Sense 2
Meaning:
At an elevated level in rank or importance
Example:
upper-level management
Synonyms:
high-level; high-ranking; upper-level
Classified under:
Similar:
superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)
Context examples:
The job appears too special to turn down, but you will need help to manage things domestically, for your home atmosphere won’t likely calm down, but rather remain a high-level hub of activity most of 2020.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)