Advanced level

noun

plural Advanced levels
: a level:
a
: the second of three standardized British examinations in a secondary school subject used as a qualification for university entrance
b
: successful completion of an Advanced level examination in a particular subject

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Advanced level was in 1947

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“Advanced level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Advanced%20level. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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