high-level

[ hahy-lev-uh l ]

/ ˈhaɪˈlɛv əl /

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adjective

undertaken by or composed of participants having a high status: a high-level meeting; a high-level investigation.

having senior authority or high status: high-level personnel.

(of a programming language) based on a vocabulary of Englishlike statements for writing program code rather than the more abstract instructions typical of assembly language or machine language.

Military. (of aerial warfare) undertaken at or from a high altitude: high-level bombing; a high-level attack.

Origin of high-level

First recorded in 1875–80

Words nearby high-level

high-impact, high-income, high-jump, high-key, high-keyed, high-level, high-level language, high-level waste, high-low, high-low-jack, high-maintenance

Example sentences from the Web for high-level

Reached for comment, one high-level industry executive refused to say a word.

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It has been rumored that Ebola is in inventory at high-level labs in many countries, some of which are not our friends.

The Sham, Scaremongering Guide to Ebola |Abby Haglage |November 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The “Stelae Chamber” boasts two stone markers, thought to be where high-level community leaders performed rituals to the gods.

The Cave Where Mayans Sacrificed Humans Is Open for Visitors |Nina Strochlic |August 14, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Conducting research for an earlier book, I was invited to spend five days at a high-level U.S. government institution.

Writing a Novel: Even Making It Up Requires Research |Ridley Pearson |July 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Since taking over the helm of the Holy See in March 2013, the pope has had a steady string of high-level Vatican-bound visitors.

Obama Goes to Rome Hoping to Tap Some of Pope Francis’ Popularity |Barbie Latza Nadeau |March 26, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
We must modernize our unemployment insurance and establish a high-level commission on automation.

Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 |Various
There is a saddle on the inside of the crater that would form an ideal location for a high-level observatory.

Astronomy |David Todd
So we went to the high-level platform, and saw the engine-driver, and asked him if he was going to Kingston.

Three Men in a Boat |Jerome K. Jerome
The last-named company have built an elegant and convenient ‘high-level’ station, in front of the main centre transept.

Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood |Anonymous
High-level gravels occur from 600 to 2000 ft. above the sea.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for high-level

high-level

adjective

(of conferences, talks, etc) involving very important people

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British Dictionary definitions for high-level

adjective

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high-level

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for high-level