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priority

[prahy-awr-i-tee, -or-]

noun

plural

priorities 
  1. the state or quality of being earlier in time, occurrence, etc.

  2. the right to precede others in order, rank, privilege, etc.; precedence.

  3. the right to take precedence in obtaining certain supplies, services, facilities, etc., especially during a shortage.

  4. something given special attention.



adjective

  1. highest or higher in importance, rank, privilege, etc..

    a priority task.

priority

/ ±è°ù²¹ÉªËˆÉ’°ùɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence

  2. the right of precedence over others

  3. something given specified attention

    my first priority

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • nonpriority adjective
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of priority1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French priorite, from Medieval Latin ±è°ù¾±Å°ù¾±³ÙÄå²õ; prior 1, -ity
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The priority is giving the public a clear indication of who is qualified to carry out these procedures, Ms Nicol said.

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Finishing the scripts for the “The Batman†sequel and “Wonder Woman†are among DC Studios’ top priorities, Gunn noted.

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What are the priorities for new Spurs manager Frank?

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“These were definitely a priority as we believe in the cause and what Angel City stands for.â€

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Globally and among the Arab world's powerbrokers, Sudan is no-one's priority, an orphan in a region that is ablaze.

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