What does the cryptic crossword clue "First column of figures higher than second (5)" mean?

The definition is "First column of figures". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="higher than") + S (synonym="second") = OVERS The answer is OVERS.

First column of figures higher than second (5)

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