This is the 722nd most frequent Hebrew word.
גבוהים
"גבוהים" means "tall" or "high" (plural, masculine).
In this sentence, "גבוהים" refers to the physical stature of the children compared to the average for their age.
הילדים בכיתה ד' גבוהים לגילם.
The children in fourth grade are tall for their age.
Here, "גבוהים" metaphorically describes the level or quality of the university's standards, indicating their elevated nature.
הסטנדרטים של האוניברסיטה גבוהים מאד.
The university's standards are very high.
Here, "גבוהים" describes the physical height of the buildings, indicating their tallness.