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priority
[ prahy-awr-i-tee, -or- ]
/ praɪˈɔr ɪ ti, -ˈɒr- /
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noun, plural pri·or·i·ties for 2-4.
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.
adjective
highest or higher in importance, rank, privilege, etc.: a priority task.
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Origin of priority
OTHER WORDS FROM priority
non·pri·or·i·ty, adjectiveWords nearby priority
prion, prior, priorate, prioress, prioritize, priority, priority mail, prior lien, prior probability, prior restraint, priory
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British Dictionary definitions for priority
priority
/ (praɪˈɒrɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence
the right of precedence over others
something given specified attentionmy first priority
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