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in the PONS Dictionary

I. high·er [ˈhaɪəʳ, Am -ɚ] ADJ comp of high

1. higher (greater, larger):

2. higher attr, inv ZOOL:

II. high·er [ˈhaɪəʳ, Am -ɚ] N Scot

to take one's Highers
≈ sein Abitur [o. A seine Matura] [o. CH seine Matur] machen

III. high·er [ˈhaɪəʳ, Am -ɚ] ADV comp of high

high·er de·ˈgree N UNIV

high·er edu·ˈca·tion N no pl

ˈhigh·er-up N inf

higher income

higher costs N ACCOUNT

higher obligation N ACCOUNT

higher premium N ACCOUNT

higher receipts N ACCOUNT

high·er chain ˈprod·ucts N pl CHEM

higher-order centre

higher than average

OpenDict entry

higher image resolution N

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to take one's Highers
≈ sein Abitur [o. A seine Matura] [o. CH seine Matur] machen

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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After their training, the graduates will be able to continue studying for a higher qualification at SLGTI, try to find a job or start up their own business.
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www.giz.de
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Nach ihrer Ausbildung können die Absolventen ihre Ausbildung am SLGTI für eine höhere Qualifikation fortsetzen, direkt in den Berufsmarkt einsteigen oder ein eigenes Start-up-Unternehmen gründen.
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Whoever earns more, pays higher contributions.
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www.internationale-studierende.de
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Wer längerfristig mehr verdient, muss höhere Beiträge entrichten.
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81 % of railways want to finance infrastructure and trains using their own resources – through improved efficiency and higher earnings.
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www.rolandberger.de
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81 Prozent der Bahnen wollen Infrastruktur und Fahrzeuge aus eigener Kraft finanzieren – durch bessere Effizienz und höhere Einnahmen.
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This is because with their own products, retailers can earn up to 25 % higher margins and offer prices 15 % cheaper than average.
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www.rolandberger.de
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Denn mit eigenen Produkten können Retailer bis zu 25 Prozent höhere Margen erzielen und Preise anbieten, die um 15 Prozent günstiger sind als der Durchschnitt.
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Context The least favourable location in Brazil still enjoys a rate of solar radiation over 30 per cent higher than Germany’s sunniest city, Freiburg. This constitutes huge potential that has so far remained largely untapped.
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www.giz.de
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Ausgangssituation Brasilien schlechtester Standort verfügt über eine mehr als 30 Prozent höhere Solarstrahlung als Deutschlands sonnenreichste Stadt Freiburg – ein großes Potenzial, das bisher kaum genutzt wird.
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