higher
/ˈhaɪ.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: highers · highering · highered
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make higher; to raise or increase in amount or quantity.
Verb
Examples
It is a fact that other countries have not followed our example, nay, that they have in fact, in some cases, highered the duties upon the admission of our goods. But what has been the result of that policy upon the amount of your exports?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “higher” mean?
A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification.
Is “higher” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.