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No. 14,869 in Russian

повышенная

"Elevated" or "increased."

In a sentence

  • На работе требуется повышенная ответственность.

    The job requires heightened responsibility.

    Here, 'повышенная' (heightened) describes the noun 'responsibility', indicating a higher-than-normal level.

  • У этого телефона повышенная чувствительность экрана.

    This phone has heightened screen sensitivity.

    In this sentence, 'повышенная' (heightened) applies to 'screen sensitivity', meaning the sensitivity is above standard levels.

  • Во время экзамена была повышенная нервозность у студентов.

    During the exam, the students experienced heightened nervousness.

    'Повышенная' (heightened) here characterizes 'nervousness', signifying an increased state beyond typical.

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