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# Describing or Comparing Values

When describing or comparing numerical values in the documentation, use `greater than` or `less than`.

Do not use:

* higher
* lower
* above
* below

If Vale flags an instance of `higher`, `lower`, `above`, or `below` that you feel is valid, let the tooling team know so an exception can be added to the rule.