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1. Geology archaeol denoting the late part or division of a period, system, formation, etc.

2. Maths (of a limit or bound) greater than or equal to one or more numbers or variables

3. Informal any tooth of the upper jaw

4. Slang any of various drugs having a stimulant or euphoric effect

upper [′əp·ər]

(geology)

Pertaining to rocks or strata that normally overlie those of earlier formations of the same subdivision of rocks.

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