Advanced Higher

Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher noun
An examination taken in Scotland at a more advanced level than Highers (also adjective)
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Adˌvanced ˈHigher 8 [Advanced Higher] noun
(in Scotland) an exam in a particular subject at a higher level than ↑Higher, taken by some school students at the age of around 18

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