high-ranking
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Definition
Adjective: Having a high position or level within a hierarchy, organization, or system of importance. It describes someone or something that holds significant authority, seniority, or status.
Usage
The adjective "high-ranking" is used attributively, meaning it typically comes before the noun it modifies. It describes the elevated status of a person, position, or sometimes an object within a structured order. * It is commonly used in professional, governmental, military, and corporate contexts. * It is a compound adjective, often hyphenated.
Examples
- A high-ranking official from the ministry will visit the facility tomorrow.
- The meeting was attended by several high-ranking military officers.
- She is one of the most high-ranking executives in the company.
- The scandal implicated a number of high-ranking politicians.
Advanced Usage
- "High-ranking" can be used in comparative and superlative forms by adding "more" and "most," or by using other intensifiers.
- He is a more high-ranking diplomat than his predecessor.
- This is the most high-ranking delegation we have ever hosted.
- It can function as part of a compound predicate.
- The position is considered very high-ranking.
Variants and Related Words
- High-level (adj.): Often used interchangeably with "high-ranking," especially regarding meetings, discussions, or officials. It can also refer to something advanced or complex (e.g., high-level programming).
- Senior (adj.): A common synonym, emphasizing length of service or experience alongside rank.
- Top-level (adj.): Emphasizing being at the very peak of a hierarchy.
- Upper-echelon (adj.): A more formal synonym, often used in military or strict organizational contexts.
Synonyms
- Senior
- High-level
- Top-level
- Prominent
- Leading
- Major
- Influential
Antonyms
- Low-ranking
- Junior
- Low-level
- Subordinate
- Minor
Related Phrases
- High command: The group of officers in supreme command of a military force.
- Upper management: The highest level of executives in a company.
- The higher-ups: (Informal noun) People in positions of authority.
Adjective
- at an elevated level in rank or importance
- a high-level official
- a high-level corporate briefing
- upper-level management