upper-level

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Adjective upper-level has 1 sense

high-level, high-ranking, upper-level - at an elevated level in rank or importance; "a high-level official"; "a high-level corporate briefing"; "upper-level management"
Antonym: inferior (indirect, via superior)

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Term: Upper-Level

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Referring to a higher or more advanced level or position.

Usage:

She's currently taking upper-level courses in mathematics.
The upper-level management team met to discuss the company's future plans.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A higher or more advanced level.

Usage:

You need to take certain prerequisites before enrolling in upper-level courses.
The upper-level of the building offers stunning panoramic views of the city.

Sense 2: The level of management or hierarchy higher than the lower-level.

Usage:

She got promoted to the upper-level after years of hard work.
The employee impressed his superiors and quickly moved up to the upper-level of the company.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In or to a higher or more advanced position or level.

Usage:

The students are encouraged to aim higher to eventually reach upper-levels in their careers.
He progressed upper-level in his studies due to his determination and focus.