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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesउच्च जल स्तर
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Uccha jal star
"उच्च जल स्तर तूफान के बाद पहुंचा।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The highest level reached by water, especially during a flood.
"The high-water mark indicated the extent of the flooding after the storm." - 2
A standard or benchmark that serves as a reference point for future performance.
"The company's previous sales figures set a high-water mark for the current fiscal year."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'high-water mark' originates from nautical terminology, referring to the highest level reached by water in a particular area, especially during a flood. It has evolved to denote a peak or a benchmark in various contexts, including finance and personal achievement, since the late 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "High-Water-Mark" is said worldwide
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niveau d'eau maximal
Transliteration: nivô d'o maxîmal
"Le niveau d'eau maximal a été atteint après la tempête."
Hochwasserstand
Transliteration: Hochwasserstand
"Der Hochwasserstand zeigte die Ausdehnung der Überschwemmung an."
livello massimo dell'acqua
Transliteration: livello massimo dell'acqua
"Il livello massimo dell'acqua è stato raggiunto dopo la tempesta."
nivel máximo de agua
Transliteration: nivel máximo de agua
"El nivel máximo de agua se alcanzó tras la tormenta."
nível máximo de água
Transliteration: nível máximo de água
"O nível máximo de água foi atingido após a tempestade."
उच्च जल स्तर
Transliteration: Uccha jal star
"उच्च जल स्तर तूफान के बाद पहुंचा।"
最高水位
Transliteration: zuì gāo shuǐ wèi
"最高水位在暴风雨后达到。"
최고 수위
Transliteration: choego suwi
"폭풍 후 최고 수위에 도달했습니다."
最高水位
Transliteration: saikō sui-i
"嵐の後、最高水位に達しました。"
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