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priority
[prahy-awr-i-tee, -or-]
noun
plural
prioritiesthe state or quality of being earlier in time, occurrence, etc.
the right to precede others in order, rank, privilege, etc.; precedence.
the right to take precedence in obtaining certain supplies, services, facilities, etc., especially during a shortage.
something given special attention.
adjective
highest or higher in importance, rank, privilege, etc..
a priority task.
priority
/ ɪˈɒɪɪ /
noun
the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence
the right of precedence over others
something given specified attention
my first priority
Other Word Forms
- nonpriority adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
WSL Football chief executive Nikkie Doucet says the "priority was to find a route that would benefit the whole women's game pyramid" and they hope these changes are the "next evolution" in professionalism.
“Protecting athletes is our top priority,” the Enhanced Games website proclaims.
If so, at what cost to other priorities?
"The safety of our officers is our number one priority, and to see an officer tragically killed in those circumstances is truly shocking," Police Commissioner Donna Adams told reporters later on Monday.
The government said it was looking to source private finance to build the Lower Thames Crossing, branding it a "national priority".
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