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high level
What does high level mean?
Describing a general, big-picture view as opposed to specifics.
"Give me the high-level version, skip the technical detail."
Origin
From levels of abstraction; standard corporate usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'high level' mean at work?
It describes a broad, big-picture view of something, deliberately leaving out the fine detail.
How is it used in a sentence?
Usually to request or offer a summary, e.g. 'Just give me the high-level overview.'
Is 'high level' the opposite of 'in the weeds'?
Broadly yes. 'High level' means big-picture and general, while being 'in the weeds' means buried in the fine detail.
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