Paghigit (en. Exceeding)
/paˈhiɡit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of exceeding or surpassing a limit.
His exceeding score in the exam showed his diligence.
Ang paghigit ng kanyang marka sa pagsusulit ay nagpakita ng kanyang sipag.
The exceeding of an object from one category or level to another higher one.
Surpassing safety standards is necessary.
Ang paghigit sa mga pamantayan ng kaligtasan ay kinakailangan.
Etymology
root word from 'higit', meaning to exceed or surpass a certain level.
Common Phrases and Expressions
more than expected
exceeding expectations or standards.
higit pa sa inaasahan
Related Words
surpassing
The process of directing more units or levels.
paghihigitan
more
A word describing an increase or to rise.
higit
Slang Meanings
selecting a person or thing for a task
We're looking for people for the project, so there were a lot of selections happening!
Naghahanap kami ng mga tao para sa project, kaya't ang daming paghigit na naganap!
searching for or getting
The gathering of materials for the workshop is quick.
Ang paghigit ng mga materyales sa workshop ay mabilis lang.