high-level

adjective

high-lev·​el ˈhī-ˈle-vəl 

1

: occurring, done, or placed at a high level

2

: being of high importance or rank

high-level diplomats

3

: of, relating to, or being a computer programming language (such as BASIC or Pascal) which is similar to a natural language (such as English) and in which each statement is translated by a compiler usually into several machine language instructions

4

: relating to or being nuclear waste that contains highly concentrated radioactive components which are environmentally hazardous

Examples of high-level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Business owners and high-level executives who want something more than just a trip. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

As global leadership dynamics evolve, leaders are looking for spaces that combine independent journalism with serious, high-level convening. —Rachel Oppenheim, semafor.com, 16 Mar. 2026

Sam is also a fantastic leader who recognizes that high-level filmmaking requires support. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday his government is engaged in talks with the United States and that the two countries are moving away from confrontation, confirming earlier reporting by the Miami Herald about the high-level contacts. —Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for high-level

• daredevil
• sublevel
• bevel
• devil
• level
• mediaeval
• multilevel

Kids Definition

high-level

adjective

high-lev·​el

ˈhī-ˈlev-əl

1

: being of high importance or rank

high-level officials

2

: relating to or being a computer programming language that is similar to a natural language (as English)

3

: relating to or being very radioactive nuclear waste