priority
the 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.
highest or higher in importance, rank, privilege, etc.: a priority task.
Origin of priority
1Other words from priority
- non·pri·or·i·ty, adjective
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How to use priority in a sentence
This must be added to our national security priorities and those of NATO.
ISIS, Boko Haram, and the Growing Role of Human Trafficking in 21st Century Terrorism | Louise I. Shelley | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir clear priorities : faster economic growth and promoting upward mobility for the middle and working classes.
They accepted the fact that their party would have to make deals and sacrifice priorities in 2015.
But if they want to stay in power and help Americans in the process, they need to change their priorities.
And unless Republicans start pursuing very different priorities in Congress, that prognosis could sting.
Mr. Brookings was later placed in charge of price fixing and Judge Parker in charge of priorities.
There were squabblings about priorities, now that the navy of Weald plainly had a license to steal.
Pariah Planet | Murray LeinsterThe indicator might not always show a pretty picture of who we are, and what our priorities are.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai NadinA growing economy and a focus on essential priorities will also be crucial to the future of Social Security.
State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush | George W. BushTonight, I want to discuss three economic reforms that deserve to be priorities for this Congress.
State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush | George W. Bush
British Dictionary definitions for priority
/ (praɪˈɒrɪtɪ) /
the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence
the right of precedence over others
something given specified attention: my first priority
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