priority
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pri·or·i·ty
noun \prī-ˈȯr-ə-tē, -ˈär-\ plural pri·or·i·ties
Definition of PRIORITY
1
a (1) : the quality or state of being prior (2) : precedence in date or position of publication —used of taxa b (1) : superiority in rank, position, or privilege (2) : legal precedence in exercise of rights over the same subject matter
2
: a preferential rating; especially : one that allocates rights to goods and services usually in limited supply <that project has top priority>
3
: something given or meriting attention before competing alternatives
See Examples of PRIORITY
- Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.
- Getting the work done on time is a priority for me.
- She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities?
- I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.
First Known Use of PRIORITY
14th century
Related to PRIORITY
- Synonyms
- precedence, right-of-way
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