英语词汇“precedence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	precedence
释义	Trends of precedence View usage for: precedence (presɪdəns) uncountable noun If one thing takes precedence over another, it is regarded as more important than the other thing. Have as much fun as possible at college, but don't let it take precedence over work. [+ over] Synonyms: priority, lead, rank, preference More Synonyms of precedence precedence in British English (ˈprɛsɪdəns) or precedency noun 1. the act of preceding or the condition of being precedent 2. the ceremonial order or priority to be observed by persons of different stations on formal occasions the officers are seated according to precedence 3. a right to preferential treatment I take precedence over you precedence in American English (ˈprɛsədəns; priˈsidəns; prɪˈsidəns) noun 1. the act, right, or fact of preceding in time, order, rank, etc. 2. priority as because of superiority in rank 3. an official or conventional ranking of dignitaries in order of importance Also ˈprecedency Word origin < precedent Examples of 'precedence' in a sentence precedence Village shoppers gave courteous precedence to a visiting foreigner: perhaps they were only in there to gossip. Hilton, John Buxton MOONDROP TO MURDER (1992) He was disappointed in her choice of restaurant, a noisy, yuppie hang-out, the sort of place where design took precedence over comfort. Pacter, Trudi YELLOW BIRD (1992) Can you believe I had two people in a row didn't know a Code Five takes precedence ? Lawrence Block A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES (1992) In other languages precedence British English: precedence NOUN If one thing takes precedence over another, it is regarded as more important than the other thing. Do your obligations to work usually take precedence over your family? American English: precedence Brazilian Portuguese: precedência Chinese: 优先性 European Spanish: preferencia French: préséance German: Vorrang Italian: precedenza Japanese: 優先 Korean: 우선순위 European Portuguese: precedência Latin American Spanish: preferencia (noun) in the sense of priority Definition formal order of rank or position the strict order of precedence in which the guests took their place Synonyms priority the premise that economic development has priority over the environment lead rank preference Candidates with the right qualifications should be given preference. superiority Our army has air superiority. supremacy The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister. seniority he was third or fourth in seniority primacy He saw this as a challenge to his primacy. pre-eminence London's continuing pre-eminence among European financial centres antecedence phrase See take precedence over Additional synonyms in the sense of pre-eminence London's continuing pre-eminence among European financial centres Synonyms superiority, distinction, excellence, supremacy, prestige, prominence, transcendence, renown, predominance, paramountcy in the sense of preference Candidates with the right qualifications should be given preference. Synonyms priority, first place, precedence, advantage, favouritism, pride of place, favoured treatment in the sense of primacy Definition the state of being first in rank, grade, or order He saw this as a challenge to his primacy. Synonyms supremacy, leadership, command, dominance, superiority, dominion, ascendancy, pre-eminence Synonyms of 'precedence' precedence Explore 'precedence' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of seniority Definition degree of power or importance in an organization from length of continuous service he was third or fourth in seniority Synonyms superiority, rank, priority, precedence, longer service in the sense of superiority Our army has air superiority. Synonyms supremacy, lead, advantage, excellence, prevalence, ascendancy, pre-eminence, preponderance, predominance in the sense of supremacy Definition the state or quality of being superior The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister. Synonyms domination, dominance, ascendancy, sovereignty, sway, lordship, mastery, dominion, primacy, pre-eminence, predominance, supreme power, absolute rule, paramountcy
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